Nurse Extern - Bronson Healthcare (All Locations) - PRN

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Location

BBC Bronson Battle Creek, BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital, 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, 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 ONLY for the below locations and units :

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Ortho Surgical Unit (OSU)

General Surgical Unit (GSU)

Neuro Vascular Unit (NVU)

General Medical Unit (GMU)

Adult Medical Unit (AMU)

Extended Medical Care Unit (EMCU)

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Bed U Rotation (Med / Surg Rotation)

Bronson South Haven Hospital

General Care Unit (GCU)

Emergency Department (ED)

Bronson Lakeview Hospital

General Care Unit (GCU)

Emergency Department (ED)

Additional Information

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.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and be within one year of graduation, with an expected graduation date in Spring 2026 or Winter 2026.

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

Work which produces levels of mental / visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.

Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Collaboration with an RN preceptor the Nurse Extern performs the following :

NOTE : There are some aspects of the RN role that the Nurse Extern cannot assume accountability for, nor perform independently. A listing of these duties is provided and signed by the individual as a part of the orientation process. This listing is attached to the Nurse Extern Skills List.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Cost Center

1507 Nursing Talent Development (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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