Nurse Extern: Flexible Shifts, Hands-On PRN

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shadow time pay

Flexible shifts

Interview opportunities

Job summary

HCA Healthcare seeks Nurse Externship students to join our nursing teams across seven Kansas City hospital locations. This PRN opportunity supports active nursing students working toward RN degrees and may start after fundamentals completion.

As an extern, you will help with ADLs, monitor vitals, assist with basic nursing tasks, document care, and communicate with the team. You’ll gain hands-on experience under supervision, while focusing on safe, compassionate patient care and professional

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED.
• Enrolled in Nursing Fundamentals in a Registered Nurse Degree Program (Associates or Bachelors Pending).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

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

High School Graduate / GED

Enrolled in Nursing Fundamentals in a Registered Nurse Degree Program (Associates or Bachelors Pending)

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

Job description

HCA Healthcare seeks Nurse Externship students to join our nursing teams across seven Kansas City hospital locations. This PRN opportunity supports active nursing students working toward RN degrees and may start after fundamentals completion.

As an extern, you will help with ADLs, monitor vitals, assist with basic nursing tasks, document care, and communicate with the team. You’ll gain hands-on experience under supervision, while focusing on safe, compassionate patient care and professional