Nurse Extern - Ortho

Carondelet Health Network, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

The Extern I at Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson provides essential nursing support under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager. You assist with activities of daily living, measure vital signs, and help ensure a safe, compassionate patient experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient comfort, and adherence to policy while developing foundational clinical skills through hands-on practice and structured education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; currently enrolled in accredited RN program and completed first clinical rotation.
• Licensure/Certification: Active CPR.
• Experience: hospital environment preferred; ability to work variable shifts and lift safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager; assist with activities of daily living.
• Measure and record vital signs and monitor intake/output.
• Report changes in patient condition to an RN in a timely manner.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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. At Carondelet St. Josephs 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 Extern I completes work in accordance with standards of the specific environment under the direct supervision of the RN or Clinical Manager. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients in our advanced facilities that include a primary stroke center. The Extern I 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

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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