Nurse New Grad Residency - Emergency Department

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

16d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Intern provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformational Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Nurse Intern role is considered temporary until RN licensure is obtained. Recent & Upcoming Nurse Graduates should apply for September 21, 2026 cohort - If you are a current Nursing Student in your final year or a New Graduate Nurse interested in the Sparrow Lansing Emergency Department Residency, please submit an application to start the interview process to solidify placement in Mid-Michigan's only Level 1 Trauma Center. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing Emergency Department is a Level 1 Trauma Center as well as being a center of excellence for bariatric, stroke and cardiac care. The ER has 4 trauma rooms as well as 62 private patient rooms: 48 adult and 14 pediatric. These rooms are utilized for the treatment of all kinds of injuries and conditions including: major trauma, neuro, cardiac, pediatrics and high risk OB. The department utilizes a 5 level triage system and advanced nursing guidelines to help expedite patient care. The ER also has on site ER case management RN’s, SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) RN's and ground Critical Care Transport team. Recently re-designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, Sparrow's ER is committed to providing quality care to every patient, every time.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Nursing program and application for licensure exam or pending issuance of State of MI RN license due to transfer process from other US State. NCLEX exam should be completed as soon as possible.
Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire.
Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care
Associate degree in Nursing
Interpersonal skills for effective communication
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Assesses patients and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care under supervision of the RN and appropriately documents patient response in the medical record.
Develops plan of care cooperatively with RN. Individualizes care and collaborates with the patient and available resources
Communicates and documents significant patient care information and changes in patient condition to RN and other medical personnel as appropriate
Educates patient and family according to assessed needs collaboratively with RN.
Performs nursing activities in accordance with Sparrow Health System policy and procedures, Michigan Public Heath Code and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice
Provides a safe environment for patient, family and other caregivers.