Student Nurse - Neuro, Surgical, Trauma & Critical Care

The Surgical Units at Cleveland Medical Center provide a great opportunity to begin, or continue, your career! Cleveland Medical Center is University’s teaching hospital and the units within our Surgical Units are no exception to that. Here you will find a variety of specialties on supportive units ready to support you on your nursing journey.

Follow the links below to learn more about our Surgical Units:

• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Neurology (Lerner Tower 4) 
• Neuro Science Unit (Neuro ICU) 
• Orthopaedics / Surgery (Lerner Tower 6) 
• Trauma (Lerner Tower 8) 
• Transplant Institute (Lerner Tower 9) 
• Trauma/Surgical ICU 
• Clinical Float pool - Med/Surg, ICU, SDU, ED included

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

Education Requirements

• Enrollment in a Diploma RN, Associate or bachelor’s degree of Nursing from an accredited program
• Successful completion of a Registered Nursing Fundamentals course required
• Most up-to-date transcripts should 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