Nurse Extern II - Med Surg

Children's Hospital of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Nurse Extern II to join the patient care team in Detroit. You will assist with ADLs, vitals, and ambulation under the guidance of an experienced RN, helping ensure high-quality care for pediatric patients.

The Nurse Extern II works night shifts as part of the patient care services team, reporting deviations to the RN and adapting to unit-specific needs. This role supports ongoing clinical education and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must be 6 months away from nursing graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and vitals.
• Provide patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Support ambulation and other duties within the scope of patient care tech or equivalent.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

The Nurse Extern II (NE II) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.

The NE II is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and NE II skills and abilities.

The NE II will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

It is recognized that specific patient care tasks may vary widely in type and frequency from unit to unit or across service lines, based on the nature of the patient population being served.

The Nurse Extern II will be assigned to an experienced RN each shift and will assist with providing patient care such as ADLS, vitals, ambulation and other duties within the scope of patient care tech or equivalent.

The assigned RN instructs and mentors the Nurse Extern II in the assigned clinical area and provides feedback on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants can apply starting 6 months before graduation from an accredited school of nursing and must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.

Facility Description

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

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Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Night

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