Grand Rapids - Nurse Extern - Nursing Students Externship

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $500 (part-time)

Referral bonus $750 (full-time)

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist the nursing team and support patient care across departments. You will respond to call lights, observe patient conditions, and document responses under RN supervision, contributing to timely patient interventions.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and current enrollment in a nursing program with clinical experience. EMT/paramedic background and BCLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required and nursing program enrollment in good standing.
• Preferred healthcare experience and clinical coursework in nursing.
• BCLS certification or equivalent required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
• Assist registered nurse with observing and reporting patient conditions.
• Document interventions and patient responses in real time per policy.
• Support with basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Assist with NG tube insertion, dressings, ECG, enteral tubes, suctioning.
• Monitor patient safety and assist with postmortem care as needed.

Skills

EMT

Paramedic

Nurse aide

CENA

BCLS

Education

High School diploma

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Description

Full and part time roles available in all departments.

Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates.

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to ensure consistency and high-quality patient care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members.
• Assists the registered nurse by observing and reporting on patient conditions, recording/charting patient information and interacting with patient and family members. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents interventions and patient responses accurately, completely and timely (real time as per policy). Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
• Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse which may include, but are not limited to:
• Nasogastric (NG) tube Insertion
• Maintenance functional activities
• Dressing changes
• ECG
• Maintenance of enteral tubes
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Assisting with postmortem care
• Initiation of peripheral IV lines and urinary catheterization
• Monitoring and managing patient safety

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night Shift

Description

Full and part time roles available in all departments.

Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates.

What the Nurse Extern will do

• Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to ensure consistency and high-quality patient care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members.
• Assists the registered nurse by observing and reporting on patient conditions, recording/charting patient information and interacting with patient and family members. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents interventions and patient responses accurately, completely and timely (real time as per policy). Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
• Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse which may include, but are not limited to:
• Nasogastric (NG) tube Insertion
• Maintenance functional activities
• Dressing changes
• ECG
• Maintenance of enteral tubes
• Suctioning
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Assisting with postmortem care
• Phlebotomy
• Initiation of peripheral IV lines and urinary catheterization
• Monitoring and managing patient safety

Nurse Extern Minimum Requirements Include

• High School diploma
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing. Has successfully completed two clinical semesters of nursing school.
• Preferred Additional requirements of coursework dependent on the area of assignment.

Preferred Requirements include

• EMT, Paramedic, Nurse aide or CENA experience in a health care setting; acute care experience preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Highlights

• Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community
• Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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