Nurse Extern PRN Float Pool

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, TN offers an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Extern. In this role, you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care and assist nursing staff in providing patient care while maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program, possesses a high school diploma or GED, and has a current BLS certification. Comprehensive benefits are available, including tuition assistance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be current.
• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate care for patient populations served.
• Document patient care information in the computer.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL) for assigned patients.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in accredited RN nursing program

Job description

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

Job Summary And Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

No Travel Required.

Benefits

• 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.

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

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.