Nurse Extern - Acute Care Experience in MICU

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting. This role is ideal for nursing students seeking hands-on experience while continuing their education.

You will gain exposure to complex patients on MICU pods and participate in ongoing training, maintaining enrollment in a nursing program with progress updates to your Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program with two clinical rotations, one in Med/Surg in acute care.
• Current Health Care Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care under RN supervision.
• Provide input to help RNs plan and implement patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Participate in continuing education to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
• Maintain active enrollment in a nursing program and provide academic progress updates to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in nursing program with 2 clinical rotations

Current Health Care Provider Certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting. This role is ideal for nursing students seeking hands-on experience while continuing their education.

You will gain exposure to complex patients on MICU pods and participate in ongoing training, maintaining enrollment in a nursing program with progress updates to your Nurse Manager.