Grand Rapids - Nurse Extern - Nursing Students Externship

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

34d

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School diploma
Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing.
Has successfully completed two clinical semesters of nursing school.

Nice To Haves

EMT, Paramedic, Nurse aide or CENA experience in a health care setting; acute care experience preferred.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support.
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.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.
Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.
Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.
For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.
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Responsibilities

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