About the role#
As a Nurse Extern in our Med Surg department, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager. You will assist licensed personnel by providing direct patient care, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring patients receive consistent support during their stay. This role requires flexibility and the ability to organize your workload to provide quality care.
What you'll do#
- Provide nursing care and assist with daily living activities like hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
- Measure and record vital signs, intake and output, and oxygen levels.
- Obtain patient weights using various scales.
- Report changes in patient condition, such as level of consciousness or vital signs, to an RN.
- Observe skin integrity and help with position changes to prevent breakdown.
- Apply and remove medical equipment like anti-embolism stockings, sequential-compression devices, and Buck's traction.
- Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by an RN.
- Provide care according to the SKIN bundle.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Current enrollment in an accredited registered nursing program.
- Completion of your first clinical rotation.
- Active CPR certification.
- Ability to work variable shifts, including holidays and weekends.
- Capacity to perform physical duties like lifting and transferring patients using proper body mechanics.
- Basic computer skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- Work is performed on-site.
About Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare is a diversified healthcare services company founded in 1969. Based in Dallas, the organization operates a network of acute care hospitals, specialty hospitals, and outpatient facilities. It also manages United Surgical Partners International, which functions as an ambulatory surgery platform. The company employs over 44,000 people and provides revenue cycle management services through its Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary.
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