Nurse Extern

HCA Healthcare; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Time away from work

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland in Texas City is seeking a Nurse Extern (PRN) to join our patient-centered care team under RN supervision. The role provides hands-on nursing support, ADL assistance, vital signs checks, and care coordination in a busy acute care setting while you complete your nursing education.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, have Fundamentals course, and BLS within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in an ADN or BSN program.
• Ideal to have at least 6 months remaining before graduation.
• Completion of Fundamentals or Foundations of Nursing course required.
• BLS/Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Ability to work 24 productive hours in a month.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care for patients, assist with ADLs, vitals, mobility, comfort and hygiene.
• Perform basic nursing tasks as competency grows (wound care, catheter care, specimens).
• Document care and communicate updates to the nursing team.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery.
• Maintain clean, safe patient areas following infection prevention practices.
• Engage in learning opportunities and develop a personal career plan with supervisor.

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (Associate or Bachelor)

Ideally 6 months remaining before graduation

Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing course completed

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Nurse Extern you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Nurse Extern where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary

The Nurse Extern delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene

• Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency

• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated

• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery

• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment

• Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

What qualifications you will need:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in an Associate or Bachelor's Degree Program

• Ideally at least 6 months remaining prior to graduation

• Completion of Fundamentals or Foundations of Nursing course required

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Be able to work 24 productive hours in a month

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-mainland) , a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake , has been serving Texas City, Texas for more than 60 years—bringing compassionate, “patients first” care into Galveston County and the surrounding communities. Since being founded in 1952, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland has grown from a 90-bed hospital to a 220+ bed acute care facility offering quality care with premium services. That growth is a reflection of the changing needs of our community and patients, as well as rapidly advancing medical technology. Our highly skilled staff and specialized physicians provide service excellence to all of our patients. Our services include inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services. We are a Level IV Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. Together, we offer a complete range of specialized health programs to improve the health of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status