Nurse Extern-H2I2 Nephrology-Contingent-Days-Detroit

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Oct 30, 2025
At Henry Ford Hospital, all nurses strive to provide exceptional patient care every day. They are encouraged to participate in quality assurance activities, research and shared governance to make a difference in the care given to patients and families. Henry Ford Nursing uses evidence-based practice, professional practice standards and the Henry Ford Hospital Professional Nurse Practice Model to drive nursing practice. Thank you for your interest in Henry Ford Health! 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. * Position: Nurse Externship/Contingent Requirements To qualify: The Nurse Extern orientation is the week of May 12^th. Monday - Friday; 8AM to 4:30PM (MUST ATTEND ENTIRE WEEK) You are required to work 40 hours between May 18^th-28^th. Testing will be May 29^th or 30th. Enrolled in nursing school MUST bring transcripts to first day to show completed clinicals Completion of two clinical rotations, 1 being med/surg Med/surg rotation must be completed prior to start date, not required for offer. To remain in role: Actively enrolled in nursing school (Graduation date no sooner than January of 2026-please reply with month and year of estimated graduation date) Successfully complete each course Provide transcripts to managers after each course Most managers prefer their externs be in the role for at least 1 year. Required Hours 8 hours/ 1 shift per week if attending school in the area Additional hours worked should be as a nurse assistant EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN schools preferred). The completion of two clinical rotations, MUST be Med/Surg 1 and Med Surg 2 (in an acute care setting). Fundamentals being included in these (check with your clinical instructor if unsure). To remain in the extern role you MUST: Actively be enrolled in a nursing program; Successfully complete each course; Provide transcripts to Nurse Manager after each course; 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. BLS Healthcare provider to be completed during orientation. Physical ability to lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment with appropriate technique/device. Successful completion of 180-day introductory period required to achieve knowledge of policies relative to job duties and patient care unit. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus Department: H2-I2 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable