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2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Jan 25, 2025

2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program

Two 10-week options: May 12-July 19 and June 9-August 16

Are you a highly qualified student nurse interested in pursuing a professional career with Henry Ford Ascension Legacy hospitals to develop the clinical knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to be a Registered Nurse? Then the 2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program is for you!

Applications will be accepted: Friday 1/24 - Monday 2/10 until 4pm

Resume and Transcripts must be submitted at time of application to be considered for the 2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program

About the program


  • Two 10-week program dates. Choose from 2 program options, which are: (1) May 12-July 19 or (2) June 9-August 16
  • 32 hours per week, in a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts based on RN preceptor's schedule
  • Paid clinical experience (320 total program hours)
  • In-person clinical orientation the first week of the program, mentoring from nurses, leaders, and networking
  • Variety of clinical areas based on availability
  • Work 1:1 with an RN preceptor in assigned clinical area
  • Opportunities for continued employment if program expectations are met


To qualify for a Summer Nurse Extern position you must:



  • Be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)





  • Complete two clinical rotations, one of which must be Med/Surg (in an acute care setting) by start date





  • Provide a copy of school transcripts





  • Be available for one of the following summer nurse extern program sessions:





  • May 12 - July 19, 2025





  • Must be available for orientation everyday May 12 - 16 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.





  • Must be able to work 32 hours/week May 18 - July 19





  • June 9 - August 16, 2025





  • Must be available for orientation everyday June 9 - 13 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.





  • Must be able to work 32 hours/week June 15 - August 16




Positions available at six Henry Ford Ascension Legacy Southeast Michigan hospitals


  • Henry Ford St. John Hospital, Detroit
  • Henry Ford Warren Hospital, Warren
  • Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital, Madison Heights
  • Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital, Southfield
  • Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital, Novi

Nurse Extern Description

Under the supervision of a nurse, provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.



  • Complete assigned nursing orders as directed by preceptor, including assisting patient with activities of daily living and taking vital signs.
  • Observe patient status and responses. Document and report observations to preceptor or other appropriate staff.
  • Assist preceptor with development of care plan by reporting test results and patient observations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned, including environmental services and preparing/transporting patients for diagnostic services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nurse education program.
  • Successful completion of Fundamentals and Medical/Surgical 1 courses.
  • Preferred ADN or BSN, 3.0 GPA or better.


CERTIFICATION/LICENSES REQUIRED:



  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Additional Information


  • Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
  • Department: Nursing Interns 001
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

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