Grand Rapids - Nurse Extern - Nursing Students Externship
3 Days Old
Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift
Description: Full and part time roles available in all departments.
Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates.
What the Nurse Extern will do:
Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding
Collaborates with members of the health care team to ensure consistency and high-quality patient care and promotes productive
employee relations among staff members.
Assists the registered nurse by observing and reporting on patient conditions, recording/charting patient information and
interacting with patient and family members. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse.
Documents interventions and patient responses accurately, completely and timely (real time as per policy). Assists nursing personnel
in responding to various emergency patient situations.
Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse which may include, but are not
limited to:
Nasogastric (NG) tube Insertion
Maintenance functional activities
Dressing changes
ECG
Maintenance of enteral tubes
Suctioning
Blood glucose monitoring
Assisting with postmortem care
Phlebotomy
Initiation of peripheral IV lines and urinary catheterization
Monitoring and managing patient safety
Nurse Extern Minimum Requirements Include:
High School diploma
Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing. Has successfully completed two clinical semesters of nursing school.
Preferred Additional requirements of coursework dependent on the area of assignment.
Preferred Requirements include:
EMT, Paramedic, Nurse aide or CENA experience in a health care setting; acute care experience preferred.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Highlights:
Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.? We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community
Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
- Location:
- Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- Job Type:
- PartTime