About the role#
This position is part of the Inquiry to Practice program at Lake West and Tripoint Medical Centers. You will work as a Patient Care Nursing Assistant while completing your nursing education. The program uses a milestone model where you can earn bonuses as you progress toward your Registered Nurse licensure. Upon graduation and licensure, you will be promoted to a Medical-Surgical RN role. This transition requires a one-year work commitment at UH Lake West or UH Tripoint Medical Centers.
What you'll do#
- Perform the duties of a Patient Care Nursing Assistant.
- Meet program milestones to qualify for tiered bonuses.
- Gain the education and skills required to become a Registered Nurse.
- Maintain a minimum work commitment of 24 hours per 6-week schedule period.
- Obtain BLS certification during orientation.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a student at Lakeland Community College or Kent State University-Ashtabula.
- Admission to and continued enrollment in the Registered Nurse program at one of these institutions.
- Completion of the programs foundation or fundamental clinical rotation before your start date.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Current UH employees must be in good standing and up to date on all education requirements.
- Prior experience in direct patient care is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- The role is located in Willoughby, Ohio.
- This is an on-site, per diem position.
About University Hospitals
University Hospitals is a nonprofit health system based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1866, the organization operates a network of 23 hospitals and over 250 health centers and physician offices across 16 counties. It employs more than 30,000 people and maintains an affiliation with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The system provides clinical care and research across numerous specialties including oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics.
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