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Nurse Extern - Orthopedic Unit
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,879 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Future of Health:
Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.Job Description Shift :
Days Status :
Contingent; 7:00AM- 7:30PMGENERAL SUMMARY
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. QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent OR currently enrolled in the Henry Ford Health Early College Program and meets the completion of two clinical rotations as required at an accredited school of nursing. Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. The completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting). To remain in the extern role, youMUST:
Actively be enrolled in a nursing program. Successfully complete each course. Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each semester/term. 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institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded. Position is time limited. a.ADN:
Maximum 12 months for ADN. b.BSN:
Maximum 24 months for BSN (adjust for Part Time BSN programs). May complete during orientation. Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED
Current Health Care Provider Certification Required. Additional InformationUNIT OVERVIEW
Unit 4400 is a 36 bed Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Unit. We see patients that are undergoing elective or emergent surgery for total joint replacement, fracture fixation, and spinal fusion/decompression. We also utilize an Ortho Rapid Recovery unit to provide quick throughput for certain surgical patients for same-day discharges, working closely with Physical Therapy and our Physicians to provide this service.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance