About the role#
As a Nurse Extern, you will work under the guidance of a registered nurse to provide patient care. This is a paid, year-round position involving 12-hour shifts. You will participate in a two-week, full-time day shift orientation program to prepare for your unit responsibilities. This role requires a minimum of four shifts per month, typically equating to one 12-hour shift per week. Please note that this is a PRN position and is not eligible for benefits.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with an RN to implement patient care based on the patient's age and specific needs.
- Utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Develop and manage care plans for assigned patients, including organizing and delegating interventions.
- Provide physical care, take vital signs, and document patient responses.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments while explaining procedures to patients.
- Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments and examinations.
- Initiate patient education plans and manage discharge planning.
- Coordinate care with other professionals and unlicensed staff.
- Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities.
- Communicate learning needs to your nurse preceptor.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school.
- Expected graduation within one year.
- BLS Certification.
- Satisfactory completion of a pharmacology course or a passing score on a pharmacology medication test.
- Ability to interpret and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment.
- Capacity to stand, walk, and assist with lifting or moving patients.
Location & details#
- Locations: Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and South Haven, Michigan.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Variable 12-hour shifts (7a to 7p or 7p to 7a).
About Bronson Healthcare
Bronson Healthcare operates as a nonprofit health system based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It maintains more than 100 locations and provides services ranging from primary care to critical care. The organization employs over 9,000 people and manages 747 licensed beds. Its network includes various hospitals, medical groups, and wellness centers throughout the southwest Michigan region.
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