Student Opportunities at University Hospitals (2024)

University Hospitals is currently accepting applications for our 2024 Summer Nursing Internship Program. The nursing internship is a 10-week, temporary, paid summer position that provides nursing students the opportunity to work with a highly skilled RN preceptor in a supportive learning environment. The program assists the Nursing Intern to improve communication, critical thinking, clinical, and time management skills while increasing self-confidence and clinical competence.

The program runs May 20th – July 26th, 2024.

The program is open to nursing students enrolled at the following schools: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Hiram College, Kent State University (including all Kent State regional campuses), University of Mount Union, Notre Dame, and Ursuline College.

The internship is open to students that will be entering their senior year of nursing school. As part of the Nursing Internship, participants are required to enroll in the corresponding course offered through their school.

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Application Information:

The application process consists of two (2) steps. Interested, qualified applicants must:

• Submit an expression of interest via the UH Career Center – Click HERE to apply!
• Complete the comprehensive application (click HERE to download application). The completed application along with required documents should be sent via e-mail to UHNurseIntern@UHHospitals.org Subject: 2024 Nurse Internship Program – Your Name.

Application deadline is Friday, November 17, 2023.

*Applications submitted after 11:59pm on November 17, 2023 will only be considered for RN Intern opportunities in Adult Acute Care or Home Care areas.*

Don’t take our word for it – See what some of our past Nursing Interns had to say about the program!

• “The UH Nurse Internship Program gave me a more in-depth experience with my nursing practice. It allowed me to identify my strengths and improve my weaknesses as a nursing student. I was also able to discover where I wanted to work upon graduation and they offered me employment as a NAII once my internship was over! The best part was the fact that we got paid while completing clinical hours!” – Madi Pelyak, Kent State University
• “I would say that I grew faster in my internship than my years in clinical and I have become overwhelmingly more comfortable in my nursing role.” – Autumn Welz, Ursuline College
• “This internship was incredible! It has definitely made me feel so much more prepared for not only senior year but also after graduation. The staff was so supportive of my learning, and I was able to feel confident about so many skills by the end of the summer. I am also staying on as a Nursing Assistant during the school year!” – Hannah Robinson, Francis Payne Bolton School of Nursing

We look forward to your interest in the 2024 Nursing Internship Program and hope to see your application soon.

Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will train to provide exceptional patient care as a Nursing Assistant II (NAII). This entry level position will introduce you to hands-on patient care, and better prepare you for your career in nursing. These are paid PRN opportunities offering the needed flexibility to work around your school schedule.

Eligibility requirements for the NAII program include:

• Current enrollment in an accredited professional A.D.N. or BSN nursing program with satisfactory academic record required.
• Successful completion of an appropriate clinical rotation including, but not limited to, patient care activities such as ambulating, transferring, bathing and grooming

At University Hospitals, our extraordinary nurses enable us to advance the science of health and the art of compassion. And in turn, we help our nurses thrive by equipping them with the environment they need to empower, advocate, innovate, and achieve excellence in human caring.

At University Hospitals, we believe that new graduate nurses benefit from actively participating in our customized Nurse Residency Program. As new nurses begin their professional careers with clinical support and mentoring, the Nurse Residency Program provides a transformative learning environment with multiple, rich opportunities to have meaningful peer group discussions.

In their first 12 months of professional nursing practice, nurse residents work towards a successful transition from education to practice, reflecting on their clinical experiences, as well as their professional interactions with patients, families and colleagues. During Nurse Residency Program sessions, the new nurses focus on such topics as the development of communication and leadership skills, clinical competence and confidence, patient outcomes and advocacy, and
promoting professional identity.

The Nurse Residency Program, a formative learning experience, provides an opportunity to network, encourages accessing resources that will promote a patient and family engagement and reinforces the importance of being a member of a respected healthcare team.

Laboratory Technician

Our Laboratory Technician position allows individuals who are exploring the field of clinical laboratory work to have hands-on working experience in this environment. In this role, you are responsible for handling biological (e.g. blood, urine) specimens. This includes accessioning, centrifugation, aliquoting, loading samples onto lab instrumentation or storing of the specimens. Strong communications skills are also important as you will interact with clinicians on a daily basis in some of our departments. This role is perfect for those that have strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment. If you are interested in working in a lab and want to explore a field that dramatically impacts patient care this is the role for you.

Pharmacy Resident Program

UH participates in ASHP (American Society of Health –System Pharmacists) Match for PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacy Residents. Our PGY1 Residents gain experience through well rounded rotations while our PGY2 Residents focus in areas like Critical Care and allow Residents to develop their skills in specialized areas.

Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program

The University Hospitals Pharmacy Technician Trainee program is a paid employer based training that provides participants with the curriculum and experience needed to become a State Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician in as little as 6 months. Click the link below to view more information and to see upcoming classes.

Education in Radiology at University Hospitals is integral to our mission – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. With a commitment to lifelong learning, our radiology departments uphold the highest standards for teaching clinical excellence, quality, and patient safety. We extend an invitation to work with and learn from our exceptionally trained staff, who represent some of the most talented and innovative professionals in the field.

For existing radiology students, we currently offer our Funding Healthcare Futures Program. This program allows radiology students the paid opportunity to work side by side with technologists while still in school. By hitting education and career milestones along the way, you can earn up to an additional $15,000.

Radiology Tech Extender

This position provides opportunities for individuals currently enrolled in a radiology program or those exploring the field to gain exposure to various modalities. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to the radiologic technologist in caring for patients and family members during the imaging process. This includes, but is not limited to, completing basic patient assessments such as verifying patient orders, completing patient questionnaires, and patient preparation and instruction. Additionally, responsibilities include facilitating patient care, computer data entry, and inventory control.

These are paid PRN (as needed) opportunities that offer the flexibility required to accommodate your school schedule, leading to potential full or part-time positions upon graduation.

General X-ray Machine Operator

This position offers students in their final year of a radiologic technology program the chance to perform a range of radiological exams within the scope of practice outlined by the Ohio Department of Health. As a GXMO, you will operate x-ray equipment, position patients, and conduct and document patient assessments relevant to the radiology encounter.

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Respiratory Care Assistant

Under the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will utilize your current training to provide exceptional patient care as a Student “Respiratory Care Assistant”. This entry level position will continue what you have been learning in the classroom and in clinical rotations, as well as build upon those skills. You will experience hands-on patient care to better prepare you for your career in Respiratory Therapy. These are paid PRN opportunities offering the needed flexibility to work around your school and clinical rotation schedules. Eligibility requirements for the Respiratory Care Assistant position include:

• Current enrollment in an accredited professional Associates or Bachelors Respiratory program.
• Respiratory Limited Permit from the State of Ohio with no disciplines or additional restrictions.