Nurse Extern II - Med Surg
About the role
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team! At Children’s Hospital of Michigan, an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine, you will work in a facility offering surgical services (general, thoracic, reconstructive, cardiovascular), advanced imaging (PET, MRI), a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and pediatric burn center, and expertise in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, neonatal and perinatal medicine across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities under RN supervision.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLS), vital signs measurement, ambulation, and other patient care tasks within the scope of a patient care tech or equivalent.
- Report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.
- Receive instruction and mentorship from an assigned RN each shift, with ongoing feedback.
Qualifications
- Applicants may apply starting 6 months before graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must pass all senior nursing courses to remain in the program.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts and healthcare flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder/childcare, auto and home insurance