Nurse Externship Oncology PCU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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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.
Keywords: Banner Health, Sierra Vista , Nurse Externship Oncology PCU, Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona
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