Nurse Extern - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Tucson, AZ seeks an Extern I to support nursing staff and deliver patient-centered care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, timely reporting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a facility that includes a primary stroke center.

You will perform daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with mobility and feeding, and participate in skin care and fall prevention, while respecting cultural differences and ensuring a positive patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; enrolled in RN program and completed first clinical rotation.
• Active CPR certification.
• Willing to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under direction of RN or Clinical Manager.
• Assist activities of daily living: hygiene, mobility, feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs and intake/output.
• Monitor oxygenation and weight; report changes to RN.
• Assist with bathing, oral care, and skin integrity care.
• Apply anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices as directed.
• Support fall prevention and SKIN bundle initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care assistance

Communication with RN

CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

RN program enrollment (first clinical rotation completed)

Job description

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.
• 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

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

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