Nurse Extern II - Stepdown

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Marys Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Carondelet St. Marys 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 II completes work in accordance with standards of the specific environment under the direct supervision of the RN or Clinical Manager. Provides expanded clinical experience for senior professional (RN) nursing sutdents and to assist the Registered Nursing staff by performing patient care activites, which includes participating in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, as well as reporting significatnt observations to a Registered Nurse. The Extern II will have a 1:1 preceptorship with a Registered Nurse. The Extern II 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.
• 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 - in their Senior Year of the program and must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.

• Certifications: 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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Organization Description

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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