Nurse Externship Oncology PCU

Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

R Primary City/State:Tucson, ArizonaDepartment Name: PCU Oncology T3 3NW-HospWork Shift: NightJob Category:NursingBanner - 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.POSITION SUMMARY 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 nurse5. Collaborates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care under the direct supervisor of a licensed professional registered nurse.6. 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. 7. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is dedicated to being a great place to work by offering market-competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a variety of work options to attract and retain talented teams. Join a culture that focuses on innovation and helping our teams achieve their career goals, embrace diverse perspectives, and have professional pride. Banner has been recognized by Becker s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care and also made Newsweek s list of America s Greatest Workplaces 2023. Banner is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, health centers and clinics, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals provide exemplary care with access to the latest technology and research. The many locations, career opportunities and benefits offered here help to make the Banner journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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