Night Shift Nurse Extern — Hands-On Care & Learning

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus PT

Referral bonus FT

Comprehensive benefits

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids seeks a Nurse Extern to support nursing teams during night shifts. You will respond to call lights, observe patients, and document outcomes under RN supervision.

The role includes basic procedures and collaboration with the care team to promote safe, compassionate patient care. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program (two clinical semesters completed) and ready to work in a Magnet-designated facility that values patient-centered care and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing program with two clinical semesters completed.
• Preferred EMT/Paramedic/BLS experience or CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient call lights and round for assistance.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Observe and report patient conditions; document changes and interventions.
• Assist with basic patient care under RN supervision (NG tube insertion, dressing changes, ECG, enteral tubes, suctioning).
• Monitor blood glucose and assist with peripheral IV and urinary catheterization.
• Support patient safety and emergency response as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing student enrolled (2 clinical semesters)

Tools

ECG

Phlebotomy

Job description

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids seeks a Nurse Extern to support nursing teams during night shifts. You will respond to call lights, observe patients, and document outcomes under RN supervision.

The role includes basic procedures and collaboration with the care team to promote safe, compassionate patient care. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program (two clinical semesters completed) and ready to work in a Magnet-designated facility that values patient-centered care and