Nurse Extern - Nursing Support

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institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
• Department: Med Surg 2S
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable