Henry Ford Health
Nurse Extern - Elective Surgery - PRN / Contingent - Day Shift
Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Nurse Extern - Elective Surgery – Contingent / PRN – Day Shift
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Minimum of three shifts per 6‑week scheduling period or based on unit practice.
Unit Description Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 5 East Elective Surgery unit is a 20‑bed unit specializing in post‑operative care. Patient population includes colon, urology, and gastro masses, cancer diagnoses, and some trauma patient overflow. Typical nurse‑to‑patient ratio is approximately 5:1. The unit encourages continuing education and voluntary participation in unit committees, and is willing to train nurses of all levels of experience.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient using the nursing process.
Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures and recognize and participate in own continuing education.
Education & Experience Required
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, OR currently enrolled in the Henry Ford Health Early College Program and meets the completion of two clinical rotations as required at an accredited school of nursing.
Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
Completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting).
To remain in the extern role, you MUST:
Actively be enrolled in a nursing program and successfully complete each course.
Provide transcripts to the Nurse Manager after each semester/term.
Provide a copy of your plan of work to your Nurse Manager.
If at any point the extern does not meet their academic institution's standard for continued enrollment, employment will be rescinded.
Position is time‑limited:
ADN: Maximum 12 months for ADN.
BSN: Maximum 24 months for BSN (adjust for part‑time BSN programs).
May complete during orientation.
Successful completion of 180‑day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.
Certifications & Licensures Required
Current Health Care Provider Certification.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
Department: 5 East Elective Surgery
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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Unit Description Henry Ford St John Hospital’s 5 East Elective Surgery unit is a 20‑bed unit specializing in post‑operative care. Patient population includes colon, urology, and gastro masses, cancer diagnoses, and some trauma patient overflow. Typical nurse‑to‑patient ratio is approximately 5:1. The unit encourages continuing education and voluntary participation in unit committees, and is willing to train nurses of all levels of experience.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient using the nursing process.
Provide input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures and recognize and participate in own continuing education.
Education & Experience Required
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, OR currently enrolled in the Henry Ford Health Early College Program and meets the completion of two clinical rotations as required at an accredited school of nursing.
Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
Completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting).
To remain in the extern role, you MUST:
Actively be enrolled in a nursing program and successfully complete each course.
Provide transcripts to the Nurse Manager after each semester/term.
Provide a copy of your plan of work to your Nurse Manager.
If at any point the extern does not meet their academic institution's standard for continued enrollment, employment will be rescinded.
Position is time‑limited:
ADN: Maximum 12 months for ADN.
BSN: Maximum 24 months for BSN (adjust for part‑time BSN programs).
May complete during orientation.
Successful completion of 180‑day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.
Certifications & Licensures Required
Current Health Care Provider Certification.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
Department: 5 East Elective Surgery
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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