Nurse Extern - Med Surg

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

Job summary

St. Marys Hospital in Tucson, part of the Tenet Healthcare system, seeks a Student Nurse to support licensed staff and enhance patient experience.

Under direct supervision, you’ll assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and contribute to safety and care delivery in a busy hospital setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, relation-based care, with opportunities for development, flexible scheduling, and integration into a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and current enrollment in an accredited RN program with first clinical rotation completed.
• Licensure/Certification: Active CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager, assisting with activities of daily living.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake/output, and assess changes in patient condition.
• Assist with hygiene, mobility, feeding, and basic patient care tasks.
• Report patient concerns and vital sign changes to the supervising RN promptly.
• Perform additional duties as directed to support patient care.

Skills

CPR

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Active enrollment in accredited RN program (first clinical rotation completed)

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, 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
• 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 Student Nurse completes work in accordance with standards of the specific environment under the direct supervision of the RN or Clinical Manager. The Student Nurse is required to provide an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. Follows established policy and procedures as directed. Performs all job duties in a safe manner with respect to safety and to self and others. Equipment and supplies maintained, monitored, and malfunctions reported to manager. Uses time management and flexibility in organizing and prioritizing workload to provide optimal service to the department and network. Accountable for performing and providing quality patient care in the specific environment. Effectively performs direct patient care tasks to assist licensed personnel. Recognize and respect cultural and spiritual differences and demonstrate culturally competent care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager and ensure that activities of daily living are provided; including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs. Monitor and record intake and output measurement.
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry.
• Obtain weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scale.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Report observations of changes in patient’s conditions such as vital signs and level of consciousness to an RN in a timely manner.
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral/denture care and shampooing.
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure that 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 initial application by RN or PT.
• Provide care, as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle.
• Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by the RN.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education:High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Currently enrolled in accredited registered nursing program and has completed their first clinical rotation.
  • Licensure/Certification: Active CPR
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience:
    • Knowledge of hospital environment desired.
    • Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred.
    • Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.
    • Must be able to perform required duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.
    • Basic computer skills

Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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