Nurse Extern, Labor & Delivery: Hands-On Maternity Care

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the Labor & Delivery unit. The role offers hands-on learning and direct impact on patient safety and comfort.

Ideal candidates are actively enrolled in a nursing program with two clinical rotations, including Med/Surg, and can provide academic progress updates to their Nurse Manager as part of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or enrollment in Henry Ford Health Early College Program with two clinical rotations.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program with two clinical rotations, one in Med/Surg in an acute care setting.
• 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.
• Maintain active enrollment in a nursing program and provide academic progress updates to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Patient care

RN supervision

Emergency response

Academic progress updates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early College Program enrollment with two clinical rotations

Nursing program enrollment with two clinical rotations (Med/Surg)

Health Care Provider Certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Nurse Extern to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the Labor & Delivery unit. The role offers hands-on learning and direct impact on patient safety and comfort.

Ideal candidates are actively enrolled in a nursing program with two clinical rotations, including Med/Surg, and can provide academic progress updates to their Nurse Manager as part of ongoing professional development.