Nurse Extern

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

23h • 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 a Registered Nurse (RN). Using principles of Relationship-based Care, the extern provides basic direct patient care to a specific group of patients and supports unit-based shared governance. The role promotes excellence in the patient care experience and compliance with professional nursing behavior standards.

Trinity Health Oakland is a 497-bed community teaching hospital and Level II trauma center in Oakland County. It provides comprehensive cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedic, obstetric, gynecologic, and cancer care and is part of Trinity Health System.

This is a part-time position with a 12-hour day shift. Assigned hours, shift start time, or workdays may change based on departmental or organizational needs.

Requirements

• Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintain continuous active student status.
• Successfully completed two clinical nursing rotations, including one Medical/Surgical rotation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate positively and adapt care processes to meet diverse patient needs and changes in the healthcare environment.
• Excellent customer service orientation and ability to deal effectively with hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a bachelor's program is preferred.
• Documented relevant courses and demonstrated competencies may support assignments of increased complexity, subject to unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate therapeutic relationships and function collegially as an interdisciplinary care team member using Relationship-based Care principles.
• Perform basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN direction and supervision, applying knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living appropriate to their condition under RN direction and supervision.
• Provide individualized care consistent with the plan of care under RN direction and supervision.
• Provide basic nutritional support, including bed setup, feeding assistance, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie counts as appropriate.
• Support patient and family learning opportunities under RN direction and supervision.
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN promptly.
• Assist with admissions by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling belongings, and informing patients and families of unit routines.
• Provide respectful, individualized care attentive to patients' rights, dignity, values, cultural preferences, expressed needs, comfort, pain, and anxiety.
• Seek, evaluate, and incorporate performance feedback, identify opportunities for clinical improvement, and participate in self-appraisal.
• Participate in unit-based and other committees and initiatives promoting safety, patient outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Seek experiences to maintain skills and competence and develop toward the role of Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrate Trinity Health Guiding Behaviors and contribute to a culture of excellence through professional conduct in the organization and community.
• Perform other assigned clinical and non-clinical duties according to unit, patient, and care-team needs.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational integrity requirements, codes, policies, and procedures, and adhere to them through honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
• Conduct oneself consistently with customer service expectations and support the mission and values of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland and Trinity Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed