Nurse Extern-P6 Surgical Specialty

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Nurse Extern (Contingent) for day shifts at our Detroit campuses. The extern will perform essential patient care duties under RN supervision, assist in planning care, and respond promptly to emergencies.

You must be enrolled in a nursing program, complete rotations including Med/Surg, and obtain BLS during orientation. This temporary position emphasizes safety, learning, and professional development within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Must complete two clinical rotations, including Med/Surg in acute care.
• Maintain enrollment and provide transcripts; share plan of work with Nurse Manager.
• If you fail to meet program standards, externship may be rescinded.
• BLS certification to be completed during orientation.
• Physically able to lift/move patients, supplies, equipment.
• 180-day introductory period to learn policies and duties.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse, perform patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs using the nursing process.
• Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognize and participate in ongoing education and training.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN schools preferred)

Completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting)

Must remain enrolled in nursing program and provide transcripts to Nurse Manager

Maintain academic status to continue externship

BLS Healthcare Provider certification to be completed during orientation

Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment

Successful completion of 180-day introductory period

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice.

Thank you for your interest in Henry Ford Health!

• Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient using the nursing process.
• Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.

• Position: Nurse Extern, Contingent
• Shift: Day Shifts

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN schools preferred).
• The completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting).
• To remain in the extern role you MUST: Actively be enrolled in a nursing program; Successfully complete each course; Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each course; Provide a copy of your plan of work to your Nurse Manager.
• If at any point the extern does not meet their academic institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.
• BLS Healthcare provider to be completed during orientation.
• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment with appropriate technique/device.
• Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.