Nurse Extern - Ortho

Conifer Health Solutions • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Extern I works in accordance with the standards of the assigned environment under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide patient care and an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. The Extern follows established policies and procedures, performs duties safely, maintains and monitors equipment and supplies, and reports malfunctions to the manager. The role requires time management and flexibility to organize and prioritize workload, provide quality care, assist licensed personnel with direct patient care tasks, and demonstrate culturally competent care while respecting cultural and spiritual differences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program and completed the first clinical rotation.
• Active CPR.
• Able to work variable shifts, holidays, and/or weekends.
• Able to perform required duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the hospital environment.
• Previous hospital and/or health care-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager and ensure activities of daily living are provided, including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Monitor and record intake and output.
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry.
• Obtain weights using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Promptly report changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN.
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing.
• Observe changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown.
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings.
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices.
• Apply and remove Buck’s traction after its initial application by an RN or PT.
• Provide care as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle.
• Implement fall-prevention interventions as directed by the RN.
• Maintain and monitor equipment and supplies and report malfunctions to the manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED