Student Nurse ED

Student Nurse ED

A Brief Overview:
University Hospitals Portage Emergency Room located in Ravenna, Ohio is a 33 bed facility, including 11 Super-Track stations, with the shortest wait times for any trauma center in northeast Ohio.

The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience by providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.

The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

What can I do as a NAII? 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 choose UH as a Student Nurse?

• 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

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Enrollment in a Diploma RN, Associate, Bachelor or Master's degree of Nursing
• Successful completion of a hands-on, direct patient care clinical through a Registered Nurse Program
• Most up-to-date transcripts must be uploaded with application
• Note:
  
  Education verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred

Experience/Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required.

Special Skills, Equipment:

• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices).
• Excellent communication skills.

Education:

• Current enrollment in an accredited A.D.N. nursing program required.
• Current enrollment in a BSN nursing program preferred.
• In addition to completing the online application form, candidates should upload their unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment in a nursing program. If you do not have an unofficial transcript readily available, you may request one from your academic institution's student portal or registrar's office.

Physical Demands:

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouch Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Primary

Location:

United States-Ohio-Ravenna

Work Locations: 6847 N Chestnut St Ravenna 44266

Job:
Nursing Assistant

Organization:
Portage Medical Center

Schedule:

Per Diem

Employee Status: PRN-Shift

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Entry Level

Travel:
No

Remote Work:
No

Job Posting:
Jul 10, 2026, 12:10:07 PM