Nurse Extern 1
Med Surg
Posted on 7/20/2026

Tenet Healthcare
No salary listed
Detroit, MI, USA
In Person
On-site at DMC Harper University Hospital; commuting required.
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patientcare support role with us! In this vital role, you'llprovide essential assistance and comfort topatients, ensuring they receive the best possibleexperience during their healthcare journey. Ifyou’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to makea positive impact on patients' lives, we encourageyou to apply today and become a crucial part ofour caring team!
Benefit Statement\:
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of
professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit
package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The
available plans and programs include\:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness
insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Note\: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
The Nurse Extern I (NE I) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The NE I is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and NE I skills and abilities. The NE I will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. It is recognized that specific patient care tasks may vary widely in type and frequency from unit to unit or across service lines, based on the nature of the patient population being served. Students hired as Nurse Extern I have the job duties of a patient care tech or equivalent role.
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patientcare support role with us! In this vital role, you'llprovide essential assistance and comfort topatients, ensuring they receive the best possibleexperience during their healthcare journey. Ifyou’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to makea positive impact on patients' lives, we encourageyou to apply today and become a crucial part ofour caring team!
Benefit Statement\:
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of
professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit
package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The
available plans and programs include\:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness
insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Note\: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
The Nurse Extern I (NE I) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The NE I is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and NE I skills and abilities. The NE I will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. It is recognized that specific patient care tasks may vary widely in type and frequency from unit to unit or across service lines, based on the nature of the patient population being served. Students hired as Nurse Extern I have the job duties of a patient care tech or equivalent role.
Completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course through an accredited school of nursing.
Students must successfully pass all courses to remain in the program.
Facility Description\:
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine andis known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referralhospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatricsurgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension,stroke prevention and heart failure.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify\: http\://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course through an accredited school of nursing.
Students must successfully pass all courses to remain in the program.
Facility Description\:
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine andis known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referralhospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatricsurgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension,stroke prevention and heart failure.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify\: http\://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations
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