Nurse Extern - Elective Surgery - PRN / Contingent - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Oct 17, 2025
NURSE EXTERN - ELECTIVE SURGERY UNIT - CONTINGENT / PRN - DAY SHIFT Shift: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, A minimum of three shifts per 6-week scheduling period or based on unit practice GENERAL SUMMARY Unit Description: Henry Ford St John Hospital's 5 East Elective Surgery unit is a 20-bed unit specializing in post operative care. Our patient population typically consists of colon, urology, and gastro masses, cancer diagnoses, and some trauma patient overflow. Our typical nurse to patient ratio is approximately 5:1. We encourage continuing education and voluntary participation in unit committees, and are willing to train nurses of all levels of experience to be successful in this environment. Come join our team! 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. 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 duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. EDUCATION/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, you MUST: 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institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.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 Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: 5 East Elective Surgery Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable