Clinical Extern, Acute Care Unit, PRN, DaysBeacon Health System is hiring a PRN day shift Clinical Extern for our Acute Care Unit at Three Rivers Hospital in Three Rivers, MI.
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Local and National Discounts
- Beacon Academy Educational Courses
- Gym Membership Discount
About Three Rivers Hospital
Located in the heart of Three Rivers, Three Rivers Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced emergency care to nationally recognized specialty care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.
What You’ll Do
As a Clinical Extern, you’ll report to the Manager of Patient Care Services. You will provide patient care, under the close direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Patient care experiences will include assessments of assigned patients, documentation of observed findings, performance of sterile and non-sterile prescribed treatments and procedures. Specific tasks to be performed are determined based upon patient care unit assignments and may include some or all of the duties listed below. Experiences will be provided to facilitate clinical extern communications with multiple health team members. You will join a cohort group of students pursuing a career in nursing, participating in various leadership and professional development trainings.
Acute Care Clinical Extern Job Responsibilities
- Assists with admissions, discharges, hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
- Responds to call lights and supports daily patient needs.
- Takes and records vital signs, weights, and intake/output.
- Performs skin and wound care, catheter care, and specimen collection.
- Assists with procedures (e.g., glucose checks, EKGs, IVs, NG suction).
- Follows isolation and emergency protocols, including CPR and Code Blue.
- Maintains clean, organized patient and work areas.
- Transports patients and equipment; restocks supplies.
- Reports patient concerns and equipment issues.
- Completes assigned tasks and contributes to department effectiveness.
What You Bring
You bring knowledge of basic nursing assessments, care plans, and procedures. You understand equipment and techniques used in assigned clinical areas. You use analytical thinking to apply learned skills in new situations. You build effective relationships with patients, staff, and physicians. You communicates clearly in writing and speech and maintain a professional, courteous, and caring demeanor. You have stamina for long periods of standing, walking, lifting, and CPR and fine motor skills for handling equipment and patient care tasks. You bring visual acuity for patient observation and safety.
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of the junior year (or within one year of graduation) from an accredited nursing program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
- CPR certification
The Beacon Way
At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.
We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.
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