What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern - Nursing Support position at Nursing Support - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
Nurse Extern - Nursing Support - PRN - Rotating
GENERAL SUMMARY
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
- The completion of two clinical rotations, MUST be Med/Surg 1 and Med Surg 2 (in an acute care setting). Fundamentals being included in these (check with your clinical instructor if unsure).
BLS
To Remain Active in the Nurse 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institution’s standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.
- 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.
PREFERENCES:
- Graduation from a nursing school within 12-18 months in good standing.
- Minimum 2 - 8–12-hour shifts per pay period, no holidays.
- Shifts available: 0700-1530, 0700-1930, 1930-0730, or 2300-0730
- Starting Date: April 2026 or May 2026 (April 27, 2026 to April 29, 2026 and/or May 4, 2026 to May 6, 2026)
- Required orientation the first week.
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