Nurse Extern: Hands-On Care, Growth & Tuition Support

Transylvania Regional Hospital; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Life insurance

Job summary

Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, North Carolina, is seeking Nurse Externs for PRN shifts to gain hands-on experience alongside a dedicated nursing team. You will assist with ADLs, essential nursing tasks, vital signs, and patient comfort while exploring the Registered Nurse role.

As you progress through your nursing program, you will document care, communicate updates, and participate in infection prevention and patient care planning with guidance from a preceptor.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Enrolled in accredited nursing program

Responsibilities

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs, 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
• Engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor to build your personal career development plan

Skills

CNA

BLS

Enrolled nursing student

Job description

Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, North Carolina, is seeking Nurse Externs for PRN shifts to gain hands-on experience alongside a dedicated nursing team. You will assist with ADLs, essential nursing tasks, vital signs, and patient comfort while exploring the Registered Nurse role.

As you progress through your nursing program, you will document care, communicate updates, and participate in infection prevention and patient care planning with guidance from a preceptor.