Nurse Extern - Bronson Healthcare (All Locations) - PRN

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Location

BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, BSH Bronson South Haven

Title

Nurse Extern - Bronson Healthcare (All Locations) - PRN

Thank you for your interest in Bronson's Nurse Externship! Please review the important notes below:

• We strive to match you with your top preferred areas based on availability and compatibility. However, please be aware that openings in Women’s/Children’s, Intensive Care Units, and Specialty Units are limited. If you are not matched with your top choices, remember that this is still a valuable opportunity, and you’ll have the chance to explore other areas as you advance your career with Bronson.
• Please note that if you accept an offer, you will be expected to complete the nurse externship on that unit until you graduate. 
• You will be prompted in the application to specify your top five areas of interest. Ensure you indicate the hospital(s) and specific unit(s) of interest. Please include at least 1 med/surg area of interest.

We are actively seeking Nurse Externs for our Bronson Battle Creek Hospital ONLY (units subject to change based on availability):

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

• Medical Surgical Rotation – Rotates Neuro Vascular Unit (NVU), General Medical Unit (GMU), Medical Surgical Oncology (Med/Surg Onc)

Bronson Methodist Hospital

• Admissions Unit (AU)
• Nero Vascular Unit (NVU)

Bronson South Haven Hospital

• General Care Unit (GCU)
• Emergency Department (ED)

Additional Information:

• The externship will begin on June 2, 2025.
• This is a paid, year-round position working 12-hour variable shifts (7a to 7p or 7p to 7a).

• A minimum of four shifts per month is required (two of the four shifts will be weekend shifts) typically equating to one 12-hour shift per week.
• The position is PRN and not eligible for benefits.
• Nurse Externs selected for a position will undergo a two-week, full-time (day shift) orientation program to ensure preparedness for working on the unit.  

Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines established within the organization, unit, and the Nurse Practice Act, the Nurse Extern works with an RN to implement patient care based on the patient’s age, and maintain and upgrade his/her skills based on the patient population served, the type and nature of care provided, and advances in health care technology. The Nurse Extern is responsible for communicating learning needs to the nurse preceptor. The Nurse Extern will seek out a variety of learning experiences and is accountable, under the direction of an RN, for setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and promoting the achievement of patient outcomes as defined in the nursing care plan, as follows: utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; coordinating the care provided by other professionals and unlicensed staff, including delegation and coaching in selected situations; providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient’s level of acuity and complexity of care required; and documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient’s response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Must be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and must be within a year of graduation.
The Nurse Extern must complete the individual unit requirements for orientation which includes Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation based upon the unit and experience level (the Nurse Extern is considered to be in orientation during the full time of employment as a Nurse Extern).
BLS Certification
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems and equipment in