Nurse Extern - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Join Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital as a Nurse Extern in our 24-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This role offers the opportunity to work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic critical care environment. You will assist in planning and implementing patient care, respond to emergent situations, and actively participate in continuing education to advance your nursing skills.

Clinical Setting

The ICU serves neurosurgical, neurotrauma, and medical surgical patients. The unit is staffed with qualified professionals trained in hemodynamic monitoring, recognition and treatment of acute patient deterioration, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), Massive Transfusion Protocols (MTP), Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols, and Post-Cardiac Arrest care. Henry Ford Providence Southfield is an accredited teaching institution where you will work with a multidisciplinary team including Intensivists, Nurse Practitioners, Critical Care Fellows, Residents, Social Workers, Case Managers, Dietitians, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in planning and implementing patient care using the nursing process
• Perform specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures
• Provide input to the RN to enhance patient care plans
• Participate in continuing education to advance your nursing skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent OR currently enrolled in the Henry Ford Health Early College Program with completion of two clinical rotations
• Enrolled in an accredited school of nursing with completion of two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg in an acute care setting
• Current Health Care Provider Certification

Schedule

• Contingent, as needed
• 12-hour shifts
• Location: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital