Summer 2026: Nurse Tech I: NICU

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON • Akron, OH • 10h ago

Akron Children's invites you to join our2026 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: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized, high-acuity care for premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns. Patients may require advanced respiratory support, surgical interventions, and continuous monitoring. NICU nurses play a vital role in delivering highly technical care while supporting and educating families during what is often an unexpected and emotionally challenging time. 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: Assists in delivering individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Assists in patient/family education capabilities and under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Contributes to the assessment of individual patient care.

Contributes to the delivery of patient care.

Participates in the educational efforts of the department and the nursing unit.

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.

Other duties as required. Other information: Technical Expertise Nursing students entering the final year of an accredited nursing program. Education and Experience Education: Must be enrolled in an accredited baccalaureate or associate registered nursing degree program.

Certification: Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.

Years of relevant experience: Must have completed at least one clinical rotation.

Years of supervisory experience: None On Call FTE: 0.001000 Status: Onsite Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf

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