Nurse Extern- Float Pool

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Oakland is a 497-bed community teaching hospital, level II trauma center and longtime leader in health care in Oakland County. They provide comprehensive care including cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology and cancer care. The hospital has been a leading provider of the most advanced medical care for more than 90 years. As part of Trinity Health System, they have received numerous local and national awards in recognition of their leadership, quality outcomes and clinical excellence. The Contingent Nurse Extern functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Utilizing principles of Relationship-based Care, the extern performs basic direct patient care to a specific group of patients. They actively support the activities of the unit-based shared governance council, promote organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience, and comply with the standards of professional behavior within nursing.

Requirements

• Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing.
• Must maintain continuous "active" student status.
• Must have successfully completed two (2) clinical nursing rotations, of which one was a Medical/Surgical rotation.
• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support Certification) certification.
• Organizational and time management skills necessary to complete responsibilities of role.
• Ability to use and effectively integrate positive communication approaches to meet diverse patient needs, optimize resources, and adapt care processes to accommodate changes in the healthcare environment.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a bachelor's program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a means to optimal healing and collegially function as an interdiciplinary care team member.
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN.
• Applies progressive knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program in order to perform increasingly more complex care activities.
• Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) appropriate to the patient's condition under direction and supervision of RN.
• Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Provides basic nutritional support to patients such as bed setup, assistance with feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count as appropriate.
• Performs learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient and family under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the RN timely.
• Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines, etc.
• Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety.
• Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Seeks, evaluates and incorporates feedback for improvement of own performance utilizing feedback from Clinical Leader/RN in order to identify clinical improvement opportunities.
• Participates in self-appraisal.
• Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other committees and initiatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence and to develop role as a progression towards that of a Registered Nurse.
• Integrates principles of the Personal.Connected.Journey and demonstrates the Trinity Health Guiding Behaviors to provide excellent care of self, patients and care team members.
• Contributes to the SJMO culture of excellence by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community.
• Performs other various duties as assigned. These duties may vary depending upon the unit, patient type and need, number and complexity of treatments provided. Additional duties may also include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses!
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day!
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees