About the role#
The Nurse Extern program at Hurley Medical Center is an educational support system designed to help nursing students gain clinical experience. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse who will delegate tasks based on your skills and the needs of the patient. This is a 10-week program that focuses on professional growth through competency testing and performance evaluations. Please note that this program does not require a commitment for employment after completion.
What you'll do#
- Perform basic patient care activities such as physical and pain assessments, dressing changes, wound care, and personal hygiene.
- Assist with clinical procedures including urinary catheterizations, venipuncture, enteral tube placement, chest tube care, and respiratory care tasks.
- Support the Registered Nurse in developing nursing care plans by gathering data through observation and reporting findings.
- Document patient information with an RN co-signature and participate in nurse-to-nurse reporting.
- Collect and label lab specimens and perform point-of-care testing after completing required competencies.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and family education.
- Perform support duties such as transporting patients, stocking supplies, and answering unit phones.
- Participate in audits, performance improvement activities, and mandatory educational programs.
- Note: Nurse Externs are not permitted to administer medications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program in good academic standing.
- Completion of at least the 1st semester for general medical/surgical departments, 2nd semester for other adult nursing departments, or the OB/Peds rotation for the Pediatric Department.
- A resume, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation from nursing school or clinical rotations.
- A cover letter detailing your areas of interest, career goals, and your top two nursing departments of interest.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and families.
Location & details#
- Location: Flint, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
About Hurley Medical Center
Hurley Medical Center is a public non-profit teaching hospital located in Flint, Michigan. Founded in 1908, the facility serves as a regional hub for specialized medical care including trauma, burn, and neonatal services. It maintains academic affiliations with several universities and colleges to support training programs. The hospital employs over 2,000 people and manages more than 100,000 patient visits annually.
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