Nurse Extern I- Nursing Internship
Company: Christus Health
Location: Flint
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Nurse Extern is qualified to attend to
the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by
the responsibilities outlined in this job description under the
direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nurse Extern is
trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy.
He or she performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s
philosophy, values, standards, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities: ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN
OF CARE. Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within 1
hour of scheduled time. I/O’s are collected and reported to nursing
30 minutes prior to end of shift. All assigned baths are completed
within the shift assigned. Notifies nurse of any significant
changes in patient condition promptly. Ambulates and assists
patient with ADLs within assigned time frame. Monitors for signs of
skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated. Keep
patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
Check patient food trays for accuracy. Prepare patient’s
environment for eating. Assists the patient in preparation to eat
their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair, washing the patient’s
hands, cleaning the bedside table. Reports patient’s intake to
nurse. Assists patient with feeding as necessary. HELPS TO PROMOTE
STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE. Returns all
equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift. Assist
with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs. Cleans
refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated. Maintains
the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing
the “take” button. Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of
appropriate usage of pads, etc. Protects the environment of the
patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and
liter. SERVICE EXCELLENCE Consistently uses appropriate “scripting”
as instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
Models service excellence in caring for patients providing “above
and beyond” service consistently exceeding patients and families
expectations. Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes
initiative to meet / exceed the patient’s needs or wishes. Responds
to call light promptly. Acts as a “team player” assisting
co-workers regularly when time permits. PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES
RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT. Checks
food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If appropriate
for unit.) Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate
forms for documentation. Relays messages to appropriate caregiver
within 5-10 minutes of receiving message. Prioritizes orders in the
order entry system in a timely and accurate manner. All reports are
posted in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures that diet/tube
feeding changes are completed and credited every shift. ASSISTS
NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE Assist the nurse
with patient assessment rounds. Collect and label voided urine,
sputum and stool specimens. Remove urinary catheters and cleanse
catheter site. Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing
changes. Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering
call lights. Document I/O’s and vital signs using the computer
charting system. Requirements: Must have Completed fundamentals in
nursing Current BLS Certification Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
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