Student Nurse Hands-On Path to RN

Portage Medical Center is one of University Hospitals Community Hospitals located in Ravenna, OH, and is a great place to begin, or continue, your career! Here you will find yourself among supportive staff ready to support you on your nursing journey.

Follow the links below to learn more about the units available at Portage Medical Center:

• Acute Care & Observation Unit (2 East)
• Acute Care & Orthopedic (3 East)
• Intensive Care Unit

• NA IIs work under the direction of an RN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.
  
  Responsibilities include:
  • Direct patient care delivery, including, but not limited to:
  • ADLs/hygiene, Vital signs, I&O, Bladder scanning, EKG, Glucometer & other point of care testing (where applicable) and Restraints
  • Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
  • Participation in quality improvement process
  • Involved in learning and self-improvement
  • Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers - why UH

• Flexible schedules & orientation
• Supportive & education focused culture
• More hands-on practice of clinical & interpersonal skills
• Build confidence in providing patient care
• Team-work oriented staff & interdisciplinary teams
• Exposure to EMR systems & documentation of interventions & observations
• Learn about your areas of interest
• Pathway for skill development and career advancement
• Pathway to RN position post-graduation