Nurse Extern PRN Med Surg

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern to gain hands-on experience within the nursing team. You will deliver compassionate care, helping patients with daily activities and essential tasks, while advancing your nursing skills.

The position requires enrollment in an approved RN program and completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing course, along with BLS certification. The role offers a variety of benefits including health plans, retirement savings, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved RN Program.
• Successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential care for patients including ADLs and checking vital signs.
• Performing nursing tasks like wound and catheter care.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating updates with the team.
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans.
• Maintaining clean and safe patient areas.
• Engaging in learning opportunities and personal career development.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Wound care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Enrollment in approved RN Program

Fundamentals of Nursing course completion

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Nurse Extern you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital which is part of the nation's 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:

• Must be currently enrolled in an approved RN Program
• Must have successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing course
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is 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.

We encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly 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.