Mission: Our Mission:
Akron Children's Hospital is committed to remaining an independent, community-governed organization because we believe that this enables us to best achieve our mission and vision and preserve our unique culture. Akron ... Read more
Akron Children’s Hospital has a strong commitment to outstanding patient care and also to its employees. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level.
The minute you walk into Akron Children’s Hospital, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children.
We're ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room.
Our Mission
Akron Children's Hospital is committed to remaining an independent, community-governed, integrated pediatric health care system. Akron Children's will be the region's pre-eminent provider, and a preferred collaborative partner, for high-quality and efficient pediatric care.
Our Promises
Learn more and apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.
Akron Children's Hospital's primary campus in Akron, Ohio.
Akron Children's Hospital's Beeghly campus in Boardman, Ohio.
Kay Jeweler's Pavilion in Akron, Ohio
What we have are careers that make a difference in people’s lives. We not only work together, we have fun together and support each other. It’s a culture of collaboration and dedication that helps us lead the way to healthier futures for children through expert medical care, research, prevention and wellness programs.
We’re looking for enthusiastic people who have the drive to make a difference and go beyond the status quo to gain more from their careers. Here, you’ll be encouraged to reach your goals. You’ll be supported as you grow, care and lead.
Find more reasons to love what you do at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org or visit our career website to learn more about Working at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Benefits for Akron Children’s Hospital team members go far beyond their salaries. Our Live More Total Rewards Program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career.
Education assistance
Our education assistance program spends over $3 million annually to invest in the higher education of our team members through continuing education and tuition reimbursement. The standard benefit ranges from $1,000-$2,500 per year based on your status as full-time, part-time or on-call/casual and some may be eligible to receive up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.
Benefits
We offer a broad base of excellent coverage for our eligible employees and eligible dependents. Our offerings include:
Wellness programs
Our award-winning wellness program is guided by this vision: Healthiest employees, healthiest workplace. We offer a wealth of programs, tools and resources to help you and your family on your journey toward well-being. We strive to provide our employees with an environment that supports and encourages healthy decisions about fitness, nutrition and wellness.
Paid Time Off
Time off helps maintain a strong work/life balance. From taking a vacation to celebrating holidays, managing personal appointments and obligations to staying home when you’re sick, PTO can reduce stress. At Akron Children’s, PTO hours are earned and accrue (yes, even for part-time employees) based on your job classification, date of hire, years of service and the number of hours you’ve been paid. Accrual rates increase at 3, 6, 13 and 18 years of service.
Career development
Professional advancement is dependent on an environment where learning is viewed as a priority. Akron Children’s goal is to provide resources that will support your career choice as well as your professional growth. Pathways include:
Learn more at careers.akronchildrens.org/benefits.
At Akron Children’s Hospital, nursing feels different. Here, futures are in your hands.
It’s caring for a patient as you would your own child. Connecting with compassion. Bringing your personality, and specialized skills, to each interaction. Being bedside with a smile. Feeling the support of a true work family. Healing, while giving hope. 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.
"Less than 9% of US healthcare organizations have achieved Magnet designation.”
Nurse.org, June 2017, Pete Gerardo
Magnet organizations such as Akron Children’s Hospital are places where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes. Developed by the ANCC, the Magnet Recognition ProgramⓇ distinguishes hospitals with a commitment to nursing excellence and outstanding performance by the entire organization. Here, this designation goes beyond formal recognition of superior nursing care. Magnet-level care is the foundation from which our organization’s reputation grows and is a way of life for our team.
Earned through hard work, collaboration and commitment to a higher standard for excellence, Magnet matters and attracts the very best nurses.
Learn more and apply today. Visit Nursing at Akron Children's.
I worked at Akron Children's Hospital full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Meaningful work in a great facility
Cons
Hospitals have a corporate culture that sometimes butts up against the compassion that is needed
Application
I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at Akron Children's Hospital (Akron, OH) in October 2015.
Interview
First phone interview and there after in person interview. There was a team of 4 individuals who asked questions. Some of the questions were asked to judge my responses. It seemed like they had a problem and we're looking for someone to come in and fix it. What helped me was my answers on how can I help them
Interview Questions
