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Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Tucson, Arizona
Nurse Extern - Med Surg
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The Student Nurse provides direct patient care assistance under the supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager to ensure a positive patient experience. They are responsible for maintaining equipment, managing their workload efficiently, and delivering culturally competent care.
Job Summary The Student Nurse completes work in accordance with standards of the specific environment under the direct supervision of the RN or Clinical Manager.
The Student Nurse 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.
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. Apply and remove Buck’s traction after initial application by RN or PT. Provide care, as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle. Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by the RN. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Currently enrolled in accredited registered nursing program and has completed their first clinical rotation. Licensure/Certification: 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 #LI-JC9
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program with at least one clinical rotation completed. An active CPR certification is required for this role.
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.