Nurse Extern - Neuro/Medical-Surgical Unit

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, performs basic direct patient care to a specific group of patients. Actively supports the activities of the unit-based shared governance council. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience, and in compliance 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.
• Increased complexity of assignment, when the Contingent, Nurse Extern provides documentation or relevant courses and has demonstrated competencies to complete procedures according to unit guidelines.
• 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 interdisciplinary 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains appropriate skill level through completion of required hospital and unit-based education offerings.
• Work in other units and on different shifts may be assigned as necessary to also meet staffing requirements.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree