About the role#
Trinity Health Muskegon is hiring Nurse Externs for our Med/Surg unit. This is a part-time, per diem role that offers a $7,500 commitment bonus. You will work alongside experienced nursing professionals to gain clinical experience while completing your final year of school. This position includes a two-year commitment pathway consisting of one year as a Nurse Extern followed by one year as a Registered Nurse with Trinity Health.
What you'll do#
As a Nurse Extern, you will assist with patient care activities and contribute to the clinical team. Your responsibilities include:
- Initiating clinical paths and care plans.
- Documenting care on appropriate records.
- Performing pre-op preparation, including patient teaching and chart reviews.
- Monitoring and maintaining equipment such as feeding pumps, JP drains, heating pads, specialty beds, and suction devices.
- Performing clinical tasks like Foley insertion, patient positioning, NG insertion, dressing changes, trach care, suture or staple removal, tube feedings, vital signs, wound care, and enemas.
What you'll need#
- A High School diploma.
- Current enrollment in the final year of an accredited RN or BSN program.
- Successful completion of the first year of nursing clinicals and skills validation.
- Current BLS certification and maintained nursing knowledge.
- Submission of an updated resume, two letters of recommendation, a one-page personal statement, and official school transcripts.
Location & details#
- Location: Muskegon, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Minimum of 32 hours per month.
- Orientation: Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is a nonprofit Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. The organization operates 88 hospitals and 135 continuing care locations across 26 states. Its network includes urgent care centers and various health services. The system employs 123,000 staff members and nearly 27,000 clinicians.
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