Detroit, MI, 48208, USA
12 days ago
2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program
202 5 Summer Nurse Ex tern Program Two 10-week options: May 1 2 –July 19 and June 9–August 16 Are you a highly qualified student nurse interested in pursuing a professional career with Henry Ford Ascension Legacy hospitals to develop t he clinical knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to be a Regi stered Nurse ? Then the 202 5 Summer Nurse Extern Program is for you ! Applications will be accepted: Friday 1/24 - Monday 2/10 until 4pm Resume and Transcripts must be submitted at time of application to be considered for the 2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program About the program + Two 10-week program dates. Choose from 2 program o ptions, which are : ( 1) May 1 2 -July 19 or ( 2) June 9-August 16 + 32 hours per week, in a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts based on RN preceptor's schedule + P aid clinical experience (320 total program hours) + In-person clinical orientation the first week of the program, mentoring from nurses, leaders, and networking + Variety of clinical areas based on availability + Work 1:1 with an RN preceptor in assigned clinical area + Opportunities for continued employment if program expectations are met To qualify for a Summer Nurse Extern position you must: + Be c urrently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) + Complete two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting) by start date + Provide a copy of school transcripts + Be available for one of the following summer nurse extern program sessions: + May 12 – July 19, 2025 + Must be available for orientation everyday May 12 – 16 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. + Must be able to work 3 2 hours/week May 1 8 – July 19 + June 9 – August 16, 2025 + Must be available for orientation everyday Ju n e 9 - 13 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. + Must be able to work 3 2 hours /week June 1 5 – August 16 Positions available at six Henry Ford Ascension Legacy Southeast M i chigan hospitals + Henry Ford St. John Hospital, Detroit + Henry Ford Warren Hospital, Warren + Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital, Madison Heights + Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital, Southfield + Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital, Novi Nurse Extern Description Under the supervision of a nurse, provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. + Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs. + Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff. + Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations. + Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + High school diploma/GED required. + Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nurse education program. + Successful completion of Fundamentals and Medical/Surgical 1 courses. + Preferred ADN or BSN, 3.0 GPA or better. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REQUIRED: + BLSProvider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Additional Information + Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital + Department: Nursing Interns 001 + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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