Nurse Extern: Flexible Clinical Experience & Growth

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work / PTO & leave

401(k) Plan with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Nurse Extern Float Pool PRN to gain hands-on experience while supporting the nursing team.

You’ll assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and learn the full scope of the Registered Nurse role as you progress through your nursing program. This externship emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care, offering flexible scheduling, opportunities for growth, and alignment with your clinical class schedule while preparing you for RN residency

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing for a Registered Nurse degree or LVN degree.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of employment start date.
• Minimum requirement of two 12-hour shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Nursing degree program (RN or LVN)

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Nurse Extern Float Pool PRN to gain hands-on experience while supporting the nursing team.

You’ll assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and learn the full scope of the Registered Nurse role as you progress through your nursing program. This externship emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care, offering flexible scheduling, opportunities for growth, and alignment with your clinical class schedule while preparing you for RN residency