Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Description:

Trinity Health in Muskegon is hiring Nurse externs in Med/Surg units. These nurse externs will work relief (per diem) minimum of 32 hours a month. Orientation would be M-F from 8a-4:30p. You will be asked to submit one clinical instructor feedback form as well as transcripts showing you are in last year of Nursing school upon application and complete some testing. The nurse extern skills guidelines are as follows:

Nurse Extern May Perform Include But May Not Be Limited To (provided They Have Had Theory Related To Procedure In School) With Documentation Co-signed By a Licensed Registered Nurse

Admission assessment

Initiate clinical path/care plan

Document care given on appropriate records

Pre-op Preparation

Teaching

Reviewing chart

Monitoring And Maintaining The Following

Feeding pump

JP drain

Heating pad

Specialty beds

ICP

CBI

CPM

Foley Cath Care

Suction: NG, Salem, Pleuravac

SP Cath Care

Hemovac

May Perform The Following Clinical Skills

• Foley insertion
• Patient positioning
• NG insertion
• Suctioning
• Dressing changes
• Trach care
• Suture/staple removal
• Tube feedings
• Vital signs
• Wound care
• Enemas
  
  

Skills That MAY NOT Be Performed

• Maintaining IV's, IV pumps, PCA's, IVPB
• Initiating or assisting with the administration of blood or blood products (except vital sign monitoring)
• Passing medications
• Taking physician phone or verbal orders
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma.
• Current enrollment in last year of an accredited RN or BSN program and remains in good standing.
• Must have successfully completed the first year of nursing clinicals and skills validation through an accredited ADN nursing program.
• Must maintain current nursing knowledge and BLS certification.
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.