About the role#
University Hospitals offers a Registered Nurse Apprenticeship program for students at Lakeland Community College or Kent State University-Ashtabula. This role allows you to build skills as a Patient Care Nursing Assistant while working toward your RN licensure. The program includes a milestone-based bonus structure and requires a commitment to work as a Medical-Surgical RN at UH Lake West or UH Tripoint Medical Centers for one year after you become licensed.
What you'll do#
- Work as a Patient Care Nursing Assistant.
- Participate in the RN Apprenticeship program to gain clinical skills.
- Maintain enrollment in your nursing program.
- Commit to a one-year term as an RN at UH Lake West or UH Tripoint Medical Centers upon graduation and licensure.
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 these institutions.
- Completion of your program's foundation or fundamental clinical rotation before starting this role.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to work at least 24 hours per 6-week schedule period.
- Current University Hospitals employees must be in good standing and up to date on all education requirements.
- BLS certification, which you will obtain during orientation.
- Prior direct patient care experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Concord, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, variable hours.
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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