Advanced Practice Provider- Career Launch Program

Advanced Practice Provider Career Launch Program – Adult and Pediatric Regional Burn Institute at Akron Children's Hospital

Are you an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse looking to expand your clinical expertise and advance your career in a highly specialized setting?

Akron Children's Hospital is launching an exciting new APP Career Launch Program designed to develop dual-certified APRNs for the Adult and Pediatric Regional Burn Institute.

This unique opportunity supports currently certified and soon to be certified Acute Adult-Gerontology or Acute Pediatric APRNs in obtaining dual certification through a Post-Master's Certificate Program with Case Western Reserve University.

Selected candidates will receive an APP position within the Burn Institute upon entry into the program.

What is Career Launch?

Career Launch is Akron Children's premier workforce development program, designed to help employees complete educational goals at little to no cost so they can focus on their future - not the price of tuition.

Why Join This Program?

Career Launch Support Includes

• 100% prepaid tuition
• Books, fees, and required supplies covered
• Childcare reimbursement available for time spent in class, as eligible
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
• Direct pathway into a specialized APP role

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

Active, unrestricted RN and APRN licensure

• Current certification as either:
• Acute Adult-Gerontology APRN, or
• Acute Pediatric APRN
• Bachelor's and graduate degree from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Current BLS certification

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must complete all of the following:

• Complete the Career Launch application
• Apply to the Burn Center Advanced Practice Provider position and review full role requirements
• Submit the following to careerlaunch@akronchildrens.org :
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Current BLS certification
• Three professional or academic references
• 300-word essay outlining:
• Professional goals
• Interest in dual certification
• Commitment to burn care at Akron Children's

Finalists must also apply and gain acceptance into the applicable Post-Master's Certificate Program through Case Western Reserve University.

Participant Expectations

Participants must

• Apply and gain acceptance into the applicable Post-Master's Certificate Program through Case Western Reserve University.
• Maintain their budgeted FTE in the Burn Unit during the program
• Remain in good academic standing
• Earn a grade of B or higher
• Complete Three (3) years of service in the Adult and Pediatric Regional Burn Institute at Akron Children's Hospital after program completion
• Repayment may be required if program obligations are not met

Ready to Advance Your Career? Apply Now!