Nurse Extern - Oncology Unit - Contingent - Shift varies

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

UNIT OVERVIEW:

29 bed Medical Oncology and Inpatient Hospice unit. This unit sees patients that have cancer diagnoses that may require inpatient chemotherapy/immunotherapy infusions. Comfort, end of life, and hospice care are also provided by the nursing staff. The unit also cares for patients post-bariatric surgery and does not have telemetry.

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institution's standard for continued enrollment in the school of nursing classes, their employment as an extern will be rescinded.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.

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Department: NU 4300 Oncology & Med HFMH
• Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Shift: Variable
• Union Code: Not Applicable