About the role#
The Nurse Extern program provides nursing students with hands-on clinical experience before graduation. You will work on the Neuro PCU unit, which specializes in stroke and seizure care. This role is designed to transition into a New Grad RN position on the same unit after you graduate and obtain your license. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse at all times.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient assessments, care planning, and nursing interventions.
- Administer medications and manage IV pump rates, fluids, and blood products.
- Initiate, titrate, and discontinue oxygen.
- Collect patient data using the electronic medical record system.
- Identify and report changes in patient status to your supervising RN.
- Collaborate with clinical case managers and other healthcare disciplines.
- Observe medical procedures and participate in unit-specific activities.
- Follow safety standards and complete required compliance training.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited nursing program with graduation expected within 1 year.
- Ability to graduate on your initial anticipated date.
- Current BLS certification.
- Ability to pass Nursing State Boards within 90 days of graduation.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, minimum of 12 hours per month, not to exceed 20 hours per week.
About Banner Health
Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system founded in 1999. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the organization operates across six states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. Its facilities include 33 acute-care hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and various clinics. The system employs over 35,000 people to provide services ranging from urgent care to hospice and home care.
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