Nurse Extern PRN ICU at HCA Healthcare Dickson County, TN

HCA Healthcare; Slayden (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Telemedicine services

Dental and vision options

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson County, TN, is seeking a Nurse Extern PRN ICU to support the nursing team. The role delivers high-quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision and assists with daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The Nurse Extern must be enrolled in an accredited RN program, hold a current BLS certification, and be able to progress after the first nursing semester.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program.
• May advance from Nurse Extern after first nursing semester or CNA in first RN semester.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks.
• Document patient care information in appropriate systems.
• Communicate pertinent information to care team.
• Support compassionate, holistic care while maintaining patient rights.

Skills

BLS certification

RN student in program

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nurse Extern PRN ICU job at HCA Healthcare. Dickson County, TN.

Description

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

Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Nurse Extern PRN ICU where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

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

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. We are a Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

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

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