Nurse Extern-H4I-Contingent-Days-Detroit

Overview

Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice.

Thank you for your interest in Henry Ford Health!

• 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.
• INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY WITH INTERNAL PROFILE

• 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institution s standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.
• Position is time limited. a. ADN:
  Maximum 12 months for ADN. b. BSN:
  Maximum 24 months for BSN (adjust for Part Time BSN programs).
• Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.

• Current Health Care Provider Certification Required.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.