From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 25, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing a hospitalist APP role with HNI Healthcare at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. Firelands is a 400+ bed not-for-profit Level III trauma center on Lake Erie, with an open ICU, a dedicated hospitalist pharmacist, and sub-specialty support when you need a consult.
Employer research, Jul 25, 2026
You work hospitalist medicine at Firelands, a Level III trauma center in Sandusky with an open ICU, in-house or on-call intensivists, a dedicated hospitalist pharmacist, and solid sub-specialty backup.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: hnihealth.my.site.comScheduling here commonly runs 7 on/7 off, with Sandusky day shifts listed as flexible 9a–9p.
For experienced nursesSources
Postings for the Experienced Hospitalist APP role at Firelands describe premium compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, paid malpractice, and 24/7 administrative support.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Career development
HNICore Program provides tools, training, collaboration and leadership development for clinician career growth
HNI Healthcare · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: hnihealth.my.site.com- Charting system
Meditech
From employer postings
- Scheduling
7 on/7 off common; Sandusky days 9a-9p flexible; nocturnist 7p-7a at other OH sites
HNI Healthcare · employer research
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Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package with paid malpractice and 24/7 administrative support noted on OH hospitalist NP/APP roles; commencement bonus mentioned on related Hospitalist NP postings; HNICore career-development program.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner estimated annual pay range at HNI Healthcare Cleveland Heights / Southwest General Health Center
As of 2026
Sources
- Benefits
Premium compensation including commencement bonus for Hospitalist NP at Southwest General Health Center
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Premium compensation and comprehensive benefit package for Experienced Hospitalist APP at Firelands Regional Medical Center Sandusky
As of 2026
The units
Hospitalist
Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 250+ bed acute care Level III trauma center with open ICU and dedicated hospitalist pharmacist.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: hnihealth.my.site.comHospitalist
Southwest General Health Center: 354-bed hospital, level III trauma, open ICU with HNI intensivists, nocturnist 7p-7a.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comHospital Medicine
Mercy Regional Medical Center Lorain: 338-bed acute care; staffing 5 day physicians, 1 night physician, 1 day APP, 1 night APP.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: hnihealth.my.site.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- culture and teamwork
- Employees note a supportive, approachable atmosphere with teamwork, though some find it top-heavy.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management
- Some praise accessible responsive leaders; others cite communication gaps and slow decisions hurting morale.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- work-life balance
- Scheduling flexibility and PTO appreciated, yet many feel overworked or effectively on call 24/7.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- career growth
- Educational support exists but small company size limits advancement for many.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- overall rating
- Overall 3.5/5 from 28 reviews; 67% would recommend; 57% CEO approval; 52% positive outlook.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
On Glassdoor, many employees say they feel overworked or effectively on call 24/7, even when they like the schedule flexibility and PTO.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Sandusky, OH
Set on the shores of Lake Erie beneath the silhouette of Cedar Point’s world-famous coasters, Sandusky pairs waterfront living with an affordable rhythm. With a cost of living roughly 11% below the national average, nurses enjoy breezy downtown harbor walks, historic limestone architecture, and easy ferry hops to the islands on days off.
Browse roles in Sandusky- Metro price level · Sandusky area
- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 89.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $905/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $50,139/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at HNI Healthcare
Experienced Hospitalist APP - Days, 7 on / 7 off
$120,000–$140,000/year
- Day shift
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/HNI-Healthcare-Reviews-E1809117.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- hnihealth.my.site.com/careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/hni-healthcare/cleveland-heights/hospitalist-nurse-practitioner-79230784
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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