Nurse Extern PRN

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Career development

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, FL invites you to join our Nurse Extern PRN program. Gain hands-on experience on the nursing team while you progress through your nursing program.

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, wound and catheter care, collect specimens, document care, and communicate with the team to support safe, patient-centered care. Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school with at least one year completed; this role emphasizes

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 assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs and ensuring comfort
• Performing basic nursing tasks such as wound and catheter care, collecting specimens as experience grows
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team
• Helping patients and families understand care plans and health guidance
• Maintaining clean, safe patient areas and following infection prevention practices

Skills

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Wound care

Catheter care

Specimen collection

Documentation

Care coordination

Infection control

Patient guidance

Learning opportunities

Education

Currently enrolled in nursing program

1+ years nursing school completed

Job description

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

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Nurse Extern, you’ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands‑on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

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:

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.

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

Benefits

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100‑bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County. We offer inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. We provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our Hospital’s surgical services include minimally invasive procedures. HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a community hospital with state‑of‑the‑art practices. We are located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida. The area has sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our healthcare team. We have a friendly atmosphere amongst our staff and patients. We invite you to learn more about us and our community.

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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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