What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Nurse Externship - Nursing Student position at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System?
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Trinity Health in Muskegon is hiring Nurse externs in Med/Surg units. These nurse externs will work relief (per diem) minimum of 32 hours a month. Orientation would be M-F from 8a-4:30p. You will be asked to submit one clinical instructor feedback form as well as transcripts showing you are in last year of Nursing school upon application and complete some testing. The nurse extern skills guidelines are as follows:
Nurse Extern may perform include but may not be limited to (provided they have had theory related to procedure in school) with documentation co-signed by a licensed registered nurse:
Admission assessment
Initiate clinical path/care plan
Document care given on appropriate records
Pre-op preparation:
Teaching
Reviewing chart
Monitoring and maintaining the following:
Feeding pump
JP drain
Heating pad
Specialty beds
ICP
CBI
CPM
Foley Cath Care
Suction: NG, Salem, Pleuravac
SP Cath Care
Hemovac
May perform the following clinical skills:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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Part time
Shift:
Description:
Trinity Health in Muskegon is hiring Nurse externs in Med/Surg units. These nurse externs will work relief (per diem) minimum of 32 hours a month. Orientation would be M-F from 8a-4:30p. You will be asked to submit one clinical instructor feedback form as well as transcripts showing you are in last year of Nursing school upon application and complete some testing. The nurse extern skills guidelines are as follows:
Nurse Extern may perform include but may not be limited to (provided they have had theory related to procedure in school) with documentation co-signed by a licensed registered nurse:
Admission assessment
Initiate clinical path/care plan
Document care given on appropriate records
Pre-op preparation:
Teaching
Reviewing chart
Monitoring and maintaining the following:
Feeding pump
JP drain
Heating pad
Specialty beds
ICP
CBI
CPM
Foley Cath Care
Suction: NG, Salem, Pleuravac
SP Cath Care
Hemovac
May perform the following clinical skills:
- Foley insertion
- Patient positioning
- NG insertion
- Suctioning
- Dressing changes
- Trach care
- Suture/staple removal
- Tube feedings
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Enemas
- Maintaining IV's, IV pumps, PCA's, IVPB
- Initiating or assisting with the administration of blood or blood products (except vital sign monitoring)
- Passing medications
- Taking physician phone or verbal orders
- Minimum: High School diploma.
- Current enrollment in last year of an accredited RN or BSN program and remains in good standing.
- Must have successfully completed the first year of nursing clinicals and skills validation through an accredited ADN nursing program.
- Must maintain current nursing knowledge and BLS certification.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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