Nurse Extern - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Extern I provides patient care in a specific clinical environment under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to support high-quality care and an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. The Extern follows established policies and procedures, works safely, maintains and monitors equipment and supplies, and reports malfunctions to a manager. The position requires managing and prioritizing workload flexibly to support the department and network. The Extern performs direct patient-care tasks to assist licensed personnel and provides culturally competent care that respects patients’ cultural and spiritual differences.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, the role is part of a patient care support team focused on assisting and comforting patients. The hospital is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, and offers services including trauma, stroke, labor and delivery, cardiology, orthopedics, and emergency medicine.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the first clinical rotation.
• Active CPR.
• Must be able to perform required duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the hospital environment.
• Previous hospital or healthcare-related experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work variable shifts, holidays, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager, including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs and monitor and record intake and output.
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry.
• Obtain patient weights using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Promptly report observations of changes in patients’ conditions, 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, 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 a manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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