Nurse Extern — Med Surg: Hands-On Growth

HCA Healthcare; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern (Med Surg) to gain hands-on experience under RN supervision. You will assist with ADLs, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks while learning through your nursing program.

As part of the Galen College of Nursing partnership, you’ll contribute to patient care, document accurately, and participate in growth opportunities in a fast-paced acute-care setting on the Treasure Coast.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing, Required
• 1+ years of nursing school completed, Preferred

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

Enrolled in accredited nursing program

1+ years of nursing school completed

Job description

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern (Med Surg) to gain hands-on experience under RN supervision. You will assist with ADLs, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks while learning through your nursing program.

As part of the Galen College of Nursing partnership, you’ll contribute to patient care, document accurately, and participate in growth opportunities in a fast-paced acute-care setting on the Treasure Coast.