Summer 2026 Nurse Tech I: Resource Pool
LOCATION: Akron, Ohio
CATEGORY: nursing
Overview
At Akron Children’s, careers in nursing feel different. You make an impact on a daily basis, face-to-face, on children and their families. You do much more than treat patients. As the individual your patients come to recognize, rely on and smile at, you go beyond the title of nurse. Because this is more than a job. It’s what you were meant to do.
Success Profile
What makes a successful nurse at Akron Children's? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Compassionate
- Helpful
- Personable
- Positive
- Sincere
- Understanding
Job Description
Job Requisition Number 32223Akron Children's invites you to join our 2026 Summer Nurse Technician Program, a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced registered nurses and gain invaluable skills while caring for pediatric patients. This program fosters immersion in Akron Children's culture and aims to inspire participants to pursue RN positions upon graduation.
Unit Overview: Acute Care
The Acute Care units provide inpatient hospital care for children with a wide range of general medical and surgical needs. Patients may require short-term hospitalization, ongoing monitoring, or post-operative recovery. Acute Care nurses focus on coordinated, family-centered care while managing diverse diagnoses and supporting smooth transitions throughout the hospital stay.
Summer Orientation Details
Start Dates: May and June 2026
Commitment:
- Complete general nursing orientation and role-specific training/classes, which may require full-time, day-shift hours.
- Work part-time to full-time hours alongside your preceptor, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours/week during the program.
- Work PRN during school semesters and breaks with flexible scheduling options.
- Be immersed in the patient population and diagnoses specific to your practice setting while learning nurse technician roles and responsibilities.
Candidates must apply by March 1st to be considered
Summary:
The Nurse Technician provides individualized care for a group of patients and supports patient and family education under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Through our Nurse Technician Program, nursing students gain practical experience under the guidance of registered nurses, fostering immersion in Akron Children's culture and inspiring participants to pursue RN roles upon graduation.
Commitment to Program:
· Complete general nursing orientation and role-specific training/classes, which may require full-time, day-shift hours.
· Work part-time to full-time hours alongside your preceptor, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours/week during the program.
· Be immersed in the patient population and diagnoses specific to your practice setting while learning nurse technician roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists in delivering individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
2. Assists in patient/family education capabilities and under the direction of a licensed nurse.
3. Contributes to the assessment of individual patient care.
4. Contributes to the delivery of patient care.
5. Participates in the educational efforts of the department and the nursing unit.
6. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status.
7. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Nursing students entering the final year of an accredited nursing program.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or associate registered nursing degree program.
2. Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: Must have completed at least one clinical rotation.
4. Years of supervisory experience: None
On Call
FTE: 0.001000
Status: Onsite
Grow Your Career with Akron Children’s
Here at Akron Children's, we offer many ways for our nurses to succeed and grow professionally. There are multiple ways to grow your nursing career into areas such as leadership, education/professional development, advanced practice, informatics, research, quality, and more.
Benefits
Benefits for Akron Children’s team members go far beyond their compensation. Our comprehensive benefits program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career.
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Employee Highlight
What inspires me as a nurse manager is my team of staff nurses and how dedicated they are. It doesn't matter how busy we are. They work and continue to work until the job is done.Karan Johnson
Nurse Manager, Adolescent Unit
Our Promises
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To treat every child as we would our own.
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To treat others as they would like to be treated.
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To turn no child away.
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