Student Nurse PRN Nursing Support - Medina Hospital

Cleveland Clinic; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is seeking active RN nursing students for a Student Nurse PCNA position. The role provides hands-on patient care under an RN, with scheduling designed to support academic commitments and mentorship from experienced nurses.

These PRN shifts require a minimum 64 hours from June 2027 to August 2027 and aim to build confidence across clinical units, serving as a pathway into a full-time nursing career at Cleveland Clinic.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Nursing students must have clinical rotation or relevant nursing program experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

Communication with RN

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Earn As You Learn! This position offers aspiring nurses the opportunity to gain hands‑on patient care experience while earning their degree, with scheduling flexibility designed to support academic commitments. As a Student Nurse PCNA, nursing students will build confidence and familiarity through direct interaction with patients and fellow caregivers across clinical units, while benefiting from mentorship and guidance from experienced nursing professionals. This role serves as an excellent pathway into a full‑time nursing career at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts. Working a minimum of 64 hours is required from June 2027 – August 2027.

These positions are reserved for active RN nursing students All

Other candidates are encouraged to apply for our other nursing support roles.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN. Patient care may include vital signs, weight, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, patient transfers/transport, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, applying external monitoring devices and removing urinary Foley catheter.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Competencies in both the professional, technical and clinical knowledge domains must be demonstrated in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period. Nursing students must have prior to hire.
• Nursing students who have recently completed a minimum of one clinical rotation as part of an accredited nursing school program may substitute the clinical rotation for the required experience.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• Demonstrate proficiency in applied mathematics & reading comprehension at minimum junior high level

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.75

Maximum hourly: $20.75

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).