Nursing Intern - Pediatric Emergency - 12 Hours - Day Shift

NURSING INTERN - PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - 12 HOURS - DAY SHIFT

Shift: Days, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Unit Description:

Henry Ford St John Hospital's Emergency Department is a 100 bed unit consisting of Adult Emergency (75 beds), Pediatric Emergency (13 beds), and the Behavioral Health Observation Annex (12 beds). We are a fast-paced unit consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, ER Techs, and Paramedics. Our unit fosters a growth mindset encouraging voluntary participation in planning meetings, shared governance, and educational development. We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences, and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment. Come join our team!

• Under the supervision of a nurse, provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Completes assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
• Observes patient status and responses.
• Documents and reports observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
• Assists preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
• Performs other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

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.