Nurse Extern I: Hands-On Patient Care

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Tucson's Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital seeks an Extern I who will work under RN supervision to deliver compassionate patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support the care team in a busy acute care setting.

This externship emphasizes safety, relationship-based care, and exposure to a stroke center; candidates must be enrolled in an RN program, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold an active CPR credential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program.
• Active CPR certification.
• Completed first clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager and assist with activities of daily living.
• Measure and record vital signs; monitor intake and output.
• Report changes in patient conditions to an RN promptly.
• Assist with bathing, oral/denture care, and shampooing.
• Observe and report skin integrity and reposition patients to prevent breakdown.
• Apply anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices as directed.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in accredited RN program

Completed first clinical rotation

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Tucson's Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital seeks an Extern I who will work under RN supervision to deliver compassionate patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support the care team in a busy acute care setting.

This externship emphasizes safety, relationship-based care, and exposure to a stroke center; candidates must be enrolled in an RN program, have a high school diploma or GED, and hold an active CPR credential.