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.
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- 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.
* Position: Contingent
* Shift: Days Shifts
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN schools preferred).
- The completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting).
- To remain in the 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institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.
- BLS Healthcare provider to be completed during orientation.
- 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.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
- Department: B2 Telemetry Unit
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
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