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Nurse Extern Cohort - Winter 2025

Henry Ford Rochester is seeking nursing students for our December cohort!

Resume and Transcripts must be submitted at time of application to be considered for the 2025 Winter Nurse Extern Cohort

About the program

+ Minimum 36 hours per 6-week schedule, in a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts based on RN preceptor's schedule

+ In-person clinical orientation the first week of the program, mentoring from nurses, leaders, and networking

+ Paid clinical experience

+ 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 currently 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

+ Must be available for orientation everyday December 15-17 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

+ Must be able to work minimum 3 12-hour shifts every 6 weeks

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

+ Department: Float Staffing 001

+ Shift: Rotating

+ 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.