Nurse Extern - Neuro/Medical-Surgical Unit

Nurse Extern Opportunity

An opportunity to join our remarkable care as a Nurse Extern awaits you at Trinity Health Oakland, a 497-bed community teaching hospital, level II trauma center and longtime leader in health care in Oakland County. We provide comprehensive care including cardiovascular, stroke, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology and cancer care. The hospital has been a leading provider of the most advanced medical care for more than 90 years. As part of Trinity Health System, we have received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes and clinical excellence.

The Contingent Nurse Extern functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Utilizing principles of Relationship-based Care, performs basic direct patient care to a specific group of patients. Actively supports the activities of the unit-based shared governance council. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience, and in compliance with the standards of professional behavior within nursing.

Education Required:

• Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing. Enrollment in a bachelor's program preferred.
• Must maintain continuous "active" student status.
• Must have successfully completed two (2) clinical nursing rotations, of which one was a Medical/Surgical rotation.

Licensure / Certification Required:

• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support Certification) certification.

Special Skills / Aptitudes:

• Increased complexity of assignment, when the Contingent, Nurse Extern provides documentation or relevant courses and has demonstrated competencies to complete procedures according to unit guidelines.
• Organizational and time management skills necessary to complete responsibilities of role.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.
• Ability to use and effectively integrate positive communication approaches to meet diverse patient needs, optimize resources, and adapt care processes to accommodate changes in the healthcare environment.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates principles of Relationship-based Care to cultivate and maintain therapeutic relationships as a means to optimal healing and collegially function as an interdisciplinary care team member.
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direction and supervision of a RN. Applies progressive knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program in order to perform increasingly more complex care activities.
• Performs activities of daily living (ADLs) appropriate to the patient's condition under direction and supervision of RN.
• Provides individualized care consistent with the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Provides basic nutritional support to patients such as bed setup, assistance with feeding, and collection and documentation of intake and calorie count as appropriate.
• Performs learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient and family under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the RN timely.
• Assists with the admission process by collecting selected assessment data, applying necessary equipment, labeling patient's clothes and belongings, informing patient/family of unit routines, etc.
• Provides patient care that reflects respect for patients' rights, dignity, values, culture preferences, and expressed needs and attention to providing comfort, relieving pain, and alleviating anxiety.
• Seeks, evaluates and incorporates feedback for improvement of own performance utilizing feedback from Clinical Leader/RN in order to identify clinical improvement opportunities. Participates in self-appraisal.
• Actively engages and participates in unit-based and other committees and initiatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Takes personal accountability to seek out experiences in order to maintain skills and competence and to develop role as a progression towards that of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs other various duties as assigned. These duties may vary depending upon the unit, patient type and need, number and complexity of treatments provided. Additional duties may also include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the needs of the patient and care team.

Dept/Unit Specific:

• Maintains appropriate skill level through completion of required hospital and unit-based education offerings.
• Working weekends and holidays is necessary to meet staffing needs. Work in other units and on different shifts may be assigned as necessary to also meet staffing requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Working in the patient care environment may result in exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and hazardous substances.
• In a typical day, the associate may sit for 25%, stand for 25%, and walk for 50% of the day.
• Associate's position requires occasional (5-10% of work time) squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, and balancing, frequent bending/stooping, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing/pulling.
• Position requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating.
• Position may require frequent lifting and carrying of patients/equipment/other not to exceed 51 pounds. Associates will not lift items/patients exceeding 35 pounds from the floor

Benefits Available to You as a Colleague of Trinity:

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
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• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

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About Trinity Health Hospital System:

We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Pontiac, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

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.