About the role#
This position offers nursing students the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience within the PCU Oncology unit at Banner University Medical Center Tucson. You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to build your skill set, assist with patient care, and prepare for a potential transition into an RN New Graduate role upon graduation and licensure. This is a part-time, on-site role designed to bridge the gap between academic instruction and professional practice.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct nursing care and attend to patient comfort needs under the guidance of an RN preceptor.
- Practice clinical skills for which you have received didactic and clinical instruction, provided you can supply a verified skill checklist.
- Assist with patient assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation.
- Perform tasks including medication administration, adjustment of IV pump rates, handling parenteral fluids or blood products, and managing oxygen therapy.
- Use critical thinking to analyze data and report patient status to your supervising RN.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and families regarding patient care.
- Observe procedures and participate in activities relevant to the oncology patient population.
- Follow all safety standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited nursing program with graduation scheduled within one year.
- Ability to graduate on your initial anticipated date.
- Current BLS certification.
- Requirement to pass Nursing State Boards within 90 days of graduation, with a 60-day grace period if a second attempt is required.
- Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per month, not to exceed 20 hours per week.
- Related education or experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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