Banner Health·Tucson, Arizona
Provide direct nursing care and assist in patient assessment and planning under the direct supervision of a licensed RN. Perform clinical skills such as administering medications and managing IVs for patients with traumatic brain injuries and wounds.
Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and within 1 year of graduation. Must be able to graduate from an accredited nursing program on initial anticipated graduation date. Current BLS certification Must be able to pass Nursing State Boards within 90 days after graduation or in the event a second attempt is needed, must schedule and pass within an additional 60days from the first attempt Will work a minimum of 12 hours a month; cannot exceed 20 hours per week. Unit Description: PCU Trauma T2 D3N Our PCU Trauma is a 24-bed unit, where you will be involved first-hand in providing care that improves patient outcomes and experience. Our specialty is providing care for traumatic brain injuries and wounds. We are a fast-paced unit that is looking for energetic, dependable individuals to join our team and help to make a difference in our patient’s lives. Teamwork is strong in this department, and support to be your best self is great. Our academic model and teaching orientation support learning at all levels, and is truly a collaborative environment between staff, physicians and other therapies. Join us as we improve the lives of the patients, we care for through outstanding patient care and support. This is for a Day Shift, working 7:00AM-7:30PM. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.
This positioin, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse, will allow the nursing student within one year from graduation with a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Nursing prior to passing State Boards, the ability to expand their clinical experience while working through standard Nurse Extern competency assessment on a wide variety of patient care activities, which include classroom training, participation in patient care planning, implementation, observation and evaluation, as well as identification/reporting significant observations. The unlicensed Nurse Extern role is not a permanent position. Employment will be impacted based on criteria outlined in the Nurse Program policy.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. The unlicensed Nurse Extern must always be under the direct supervision of a designated licensed professional registered nurse.
2. Provides direct nursing care including attending to client’s comfort needs and other nursing skills/procedures for which they have received didactic & clinical instruction in their program, as well as their competency established and witnessed under the direct supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse.
3. Assists in the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation and nursing care under direct supervision of a licensed professional registered nurse.
4. Must be able to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills and analyze complex data in order to identify and report patient status to a licensed professional registered nurse
5. Collaborates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care under the direct supervisor of a licensed professional registered nurse.
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Follows safety standards, adheres to compliance education/training, and performs all functions according to established policies/procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards in all aspects of performance, while demonstrating Banner’s core behaviors in order to deliver an excellent service experience.
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May not perform any skill independently or without direct supervision of the licensed professional registered nurse.
Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments: physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
Performs specific duties related to the assigned nursing unit under direct supervision of the licensed professional registered nurse & within the approved polices of the facility in which they are employed.
Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.
The unlicensed Nurse Extern can continue to perform routine, repetitive nursing activities within the essential functions of the Nurse Extern role that require no nursing judgement while pending transfer into the RN New Graduate role.
The unlicensed Nurse Extern must always be under the direct supervision of a designated licensed professional registered nurse.
Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and within 1 year of graduation upon hire. Must be able to graduate from an accredited nursing program on initial anticipated graduation date at day of hire.
Certification for BLS is required. Must be able to pass Nursing State Boards within 90 days after graduation or in the event a second attempt is needed, must schedule and pass within an additional 60 days from first attempt
Market context
Arizona nursing roles are often competitive in psychiatric inpatient and geriatric med/surg settings, where employers look for current licensure, CPR or BLS certification, and a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card. Experience in behavioral health or geriatric care can strengthen an application. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster before applying. If you are interested, confirm your Arizona license and clearance status first.
