Nurse Extern PRN Cardiac Step Down

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Nurse Extern PRN for the Cardiac Step Down unit. The role supports patient-centered care under the supervision of an RN while you advance your nursing education.

The Nurse Extern participates in direct patient care, maintains safety, documents care details, and aids with ADLs. Eligibility includes enrollment in an accredited RN program, with progression after the first nursing semester or CNA in the RN program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification, current (obtained/maintained as per hospital policy).
• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program.
• Can be considered for Nurse Extern after completion of first nursing semester or CNA in first semester of RN program.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision.
• Assist nursing staff in delivering patient care and maintaining a safe environment.
• Communicate pertinent information to the health care team.
• Document patient care information in the appropriate computer systems.
• Assist with activities of daily living for assigned patients.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

RN nursing program student

Job description

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

Nursing Extern

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.

What you will do in this role:

• You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department.

• You will communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals

• You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients

• You will document patient care information in the appropriate computer screens

• You will assist with ADL’s for assigned patients

What qualifications you will need:

• High school diploma or GED Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current (Obtained/maintained within time frames required by hospital policy)

• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program

• Can be considered for Nurse Extern after completion of first nursing semester or CNA in first semester of RN program

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, 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 Cardiac Step Down opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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