Nurse Extern - Med Surg

Overview Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us. In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you are dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team. Benefits 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 Non-physician student professional nurse. The Nurse Extern renders individualized, age‑specific, and indirect bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities Observes, reports, and responds to the patients’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis. Performs direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN. Recognizes early and subtle changes in patient condition and reports status to RN. Transitions care of patient by reporting patient status, individual patient needs, plan of care, current treatments and unfinished orders. Documents patient vital signs, I&O, height/weight and ADLs. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Basic computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors and physicians. Minimum Requirements: Education: Currently enrolled in a school of nursing at the senior level. Experience: Successful completion of three semesters of nursing school (entering last semester/block). Required to submit at least two letters of recommendation and skills checklist documentation from nursing instructor. Only those skills accomplished may be performed. Preceding skills to be monitored and evaluated by a RN when performed for the first time. Certification/Licensure: CPR Organization Description Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200‑bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop‑X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. E-Verify: #J-18808-Ljbffr Abrazo Health