Student Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; nursing students must have certification before hire, while other candidates must obtain it within the new-hire period.
• Active RN nursing student status.
• Proficiency in applied mathematics and reading comprehension at a minimum junior high level.
• A minimum of 64 work hours from June 2027 through August 2027.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including full-body movement to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
• A recently completed clinical rotation may substitute for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weight; assisting with personal care and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry; point-of-care testing; dressing changes; applying external monitoring devices; and removing urinary Foley catheters.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to an RN.
• Help keep patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate professional, technical, and clinical competencies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• Hands-on patient care experience while earning a degree.
• Scheduling flexibility designed to support academic commitments.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced nursing professionals.
• Potential pathway into a full-time nursing career at Cleveland Clinic.