Nurse Extern - Nursing Support

Nurse Extern - Nursing Support - PRN - Rotating

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient using the nursing process.
• Provides input to assist the RN in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.

REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
• The completion of two clinical rotations, MUST be Med/Surg 1 and Med Surg 2 (in an acute care setting). Fundamentals being included in these (check with your clinical instructor if unsure).

BLS

To Remain Active in the Nurse Extern Role, You Must:

• Actively be enrolled in a nursing program
• Successfully complete each course
• Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each course
• 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institution’s standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.

• Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment with appropriate technique/device.
• Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.

PREFERENCES:

• Graduation from a nursing school within 12-18 months in good standing.
• Minimum 2 - 8–12-hour shifts per pay period, no holidays.
• Shifts available:, , , or
• Starting Date:
  April 2026 or May 2026 (April 27, 2026 to April 29, 2026 and/or May 4, 2026 to May 6, 2026)
• Required orientation the first week.

HAP is a Michigan-based, nonprofit health plan that provides health coverage to individuals, companies and organizations. A subsidiary of Henry Ford Health System, we partner with doctors, employers and community groups to enhance the overall health and well-being of the lives we touch. With more than 1,100 dedicated and passionate employees, our goal is to make health care easy for our members.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a

$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites

including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and

other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system

now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one

of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the

health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s

major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and

remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical

education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing

in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,

pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians.  .

Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or

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Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are

dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance

and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an

employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program

(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness

and access to day care services at Bright Horizons Midtown Detroit, and a whole host of other

benefits and services. Employee'sclassified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits

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