Nurse Extern PRN: Hands-On Nursing Experience Pathway

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Nurse Extern PRN to join the nursing team and gain hands-on experience while progressing through your nursing program.

You’ll assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, perform basic nursing tasks, document care, and communicate updates to the team. This PRN role offers learning opportunities, exposure to a Level II Trauma Center, and the chance to develop your clinical skills in a high‑volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Wound care

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Nurse Extern PRN to join the nursing team and gain hands-on experience while progressing through your nursing program.

You’ll assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, perform basic nursing tasks, document care, and communicate updates to the team. This PRN role offers learning opportunities, exposure to a Level II Trauma Center, and the chance to develop your clinical skills in a high‑volume hospital setting.