Nurse Extern- Progressive Care Unit

About the Role

The Contingent Nurse Extern functions as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Utilizing principles of Relationship-based Care, performs basic direct patient care to a specific group of patients. Actively supports the activities of the unit-based shared governance council. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient experience, and in compliance with the standards of professional behavior within nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Support unit-based shared governance council activities.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills with hospital personnel, patients, and community groups.
• Adapt to increased complexity of assignments based on demonstrated competencies and unit guidelines.
• Use positive communication approaches to meet diverse patient needs and optimize resources.

Requirements

• Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing.
• Must maintain continuous "active" student status and attach current transcript.
• Must have successfully completed two (2) clinical nursing rotations, of which one was a Medical/Surgical rotation.
• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support Certification).
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in assigned hours, shifts, or days of work based on departmental or organizational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability (starts day one).
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.

About Trinity Health Livonia Hospital

Trinity Health Livonia is a 304-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics, and birthing and women's health. Located in Livonia, MI, the hospital has received numerous awards for excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, and efficiency. Trinity Health Livonia is part of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system operating in 22 states with about 133,000 colleagues.