Nurse Extern PRN Med Surg

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, part of HCA Healthcare, invites you to join as a Nurse Extern PRN Med Surg. You will gain hands-on experience on the nursing team, supporting patient care while you progress through your RN program.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, vital signs, wound care, documenting care, and communicating with the team. This PRN role offers exposure to a high-volume setting and the chance to grow under a nurse preceptor.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an RN program and pursuing nursing degree.
• BLS/CPR required within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and document patient data accurately.
• Perform basic nursing tasks and wound care under supervision.
• Support mobility and ensure patient safety and hygiene.
• Communicate updates and collaborate with the nursing team.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Education

RN program enrollment

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 16.02 - 22.43 / hour. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Nurse Extern PRN Med Surg you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nations 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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Must be currently enrolled in an RN program

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Chippenham 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 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.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the regions first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"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