About this Nurse Extern-ICU role at Trinity Health
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
Contingent Nurse Extern
Location: Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac MI
Department: ICU - 2 South is 30 bed unit inclusive of Adult Trauma, Neuro, Cardiothoracic, Surgical and Medical ICU patients. (Mixed patient populations).
Employment Type: Contingent - Minimum commitment of 4 shifts per month, includes weekend shift. Day Shift and Night Shift available.
Launch Your Nursing Career with Hands-On Clinical Experience
Are you a nursing student looking to build your clinical skills in a supportive, patient-centered environment? As a Contingent Nurse Extern, you'll work alongside experienced Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary care teams, gaining valuable real-world experience while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
In this role, you'll provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, strengthen your clinical judgment, and develop the skills necessary for a successful transition into professional nursing practice.
What You'll Do
As a Nurse Extern, you will:
- Partner with Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, mobility, and personal care.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the RN promptly.
- Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.
- Assist with nutritional support, intake monitoring, and documentation.
- Provide comfort measures while respecting each patient's dignity, values, cultural preferences, and individual needs.
- Participate in patient and family education under RN supervision.
- Apply nursing knowledge and clinical skills gained through your nursing program in a supervised care setting.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes.
- Participate in unit-based initiatives that promote patient safety, quality improvement, and employee engagement.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and commitment to continuous learning.
Qualifications
Education
- Currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited nursing program.
- Must maintain active student status throughout employment.
- Successfully completed at least two clinical nursing rotations, including one Medical-Surgical rotation.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program preferred.
Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service and patient-centered care mindset.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and support staff.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive care.
Working Conditions
This position is performed in a patient care environment and may involve:
- Exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other healthcare-related hazards.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, and balancing.
- Frequent lifting, transferring, and moving patients and equipment in accordance with safe patient handling practices.
Our Commitment
At Trinity Health, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of compassion, excellence, and respect. We seek future nurses who are passionate about serving others, committed to professional growth, and eager to contribute to exceptional patient experiences.
Join our team and take the next step in your nursing journey while gaining the experience that will help shape your future as a Registered Nurse.
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.
