Job Information
Trinity Health Nurse Extern- Psych Med Unit in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
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 productiveemployee relations among staff members.
Assists the registered nurse by observing and reporting on patient conditions, recording/charting patient information andinteracting 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 personnelin 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 notlimited 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
Nurse Extern Minimum Requirements Include:
High School diploma
Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing. Has successfully completed two clinical semesters of nursing school.
Preferred Additional requirements of coursework dependent on the area of assignment.
Preferred Requirements include:
EMT, Paramedic, Nurse aide or CENA experience in a health care setting; acute care experience preferred.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Highlights:
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 to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran