About the role#
Trinity Health is hiring Nurse Externs for our Grand Rapids campus. This role is open to nursing students who want to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patient care and clinical operations.
What you'll do#
- Respond to patient call lights and perform regular rounding.
- Assist Registered Nurses by observing patient conditions and reporting changes in medical or emotional status.
- Document patient interventions and responses accurately and in real time.
- Support the health care team during emergency situations.
- Perform basic patient care activities such as blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and assisting with postmortem care.
- Help with the initiation of peripheral IV lines and urinary catheterization.
- Interact with patients and their families to ensure consistent care.
- Maintain patient safety protocols throughout your shift.
What you'll need#
- A High School diploma.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing school with good standing.
- Completion of at least two clinical semesters of nursing school.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- Preference is given to candidates with experience as an EMT, Paramedic, Nurse aide, or CENA, as well as those with acute care experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time roles available.
- Term: Rolling.
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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