University Hospitals·Willoughby, Ohio
The candidate will serve as a Patient Care Nursing Assistant while pursuing an RN degree. Upon licensure, they will transition into a Medical-Surgical RN role at UH Lake West or UH Tripoint Medical Centers.
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This position is only for those interested in the Inquiry to Practice Program at TriPoint or Lake West Medical Centers - Earn up to 12K in bonuses*
Are you looking to enhance your career in healthcare? University Hospitals, in partnership with Lakeland Community College and Kent State University
Ashtabula (KSU-A), is offering a new Registered Nurse (RN) Apprenticeship program to obtain the education and skills needed to become a RN at UH Lake West and UH Tripoint Medical Centers. This program will follow a milestone model where selected candidates will receive tiered bonuses as certain milestones are achieved, earning up to 12K. The candidate will be hired into a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) role with a minimum work commitment of 24hrs every 6-week schedule. Upon successful completion of a RN program at Lakeland Community College or Kent State University – Ashtabula and receipt of RN licensure, the employee will be promoted to a UH Medical-Surgical RN with a 1-year work commitment at UH Lake West or UH Tripoint Medical Centers. Click here to learn more about the program.
Must be a student enrolled at Lakeland Community College or Kent State University-Ashtabula UH employees must be in good standing and current on all education requirements Must obtain admission to and maintain successful enrollment in the Lakeland Community College or Kent State University-Ashtabula Registered Nurse program Must work a minimum of 24 hours per 6-week schedule period Prior direct patient care experience preferred but not required Must have High School Diploma or GED BLS certification must be obtained during UH orientation
Must be enrolled in an RN program at Lakeland Community College or Kent State University-Ashtabula and hold a High School Diploma or GED. BLS certification is required during orientation.
Market context
In Ohio, Registered Nurse Apprentice roles often draw steady interest because they offer a structured path into bedside care while candidates are still in school. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already enrolled in an approved RN program and ready to complete onboarding requirements like BLS during orientation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your school enrollment and BLS timing before applying.