Nurse Extern: Hands-on Patient Care Apprentice

Carondelet Health Network, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Extern I to support nursing teams under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager, delivering essential patient care and ensuring a compassionate, safe experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment.

The extern will collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and uphold Relationship-Based Care while maintaining equipment and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Currently enrolled in accredited registered nursing program and has completed their first clinical rotation.
• Licensure/Certification: Active CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager and ensure activities of daily living are provided.
• Measure and record vital signs; monitor intake and output.
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry.
• Obtain weight using appropriate scales.
• Report pain and changes in patient condition to an RN promptly.
• Assist with bathing, oral/denture care, and shampooing.
• Observe skin integrity and assist with repositioning to prevent breakdown.
• Apply/remove anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices.
• Provide care as directed by the RN per the SKIN bundle; implement fall prevention.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in accredited RN program

Active CPR

Job description

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Extern I to support nursing teams under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager, delivering essential patient care and ensuring a compassionate, safe experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment.

The extern will collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and uphold Relationship-Based Care while maintaining equipment and patient safety.