Grand Rapids - Nurse Extern - Nursing Students Externship

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Nurse Extern to join their dedicated team. This part-time position involves providing essential support to the nursing staff, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should be enrolled in nursing school and have completed two clinical semesters. Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity make this an appealing opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
• Has successfully completed two clinical semesters of nursing school.
• Preferred EMT, Paramedic, or Nurse aide experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights and assist with patient needs.
• Document patient conditions and intervene in emergencies.
• Perform basic patient care activities under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma

Completion of two clinical semesters in nursing school

Tools

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Full and part time roles available in all departments.

What the Nurse Externwill 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 to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.