Nurse Extern, Progressive Unit (PRN) – Hands-On Growth

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Telemedicine services

Education assistance

Time Away From Work

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, seeks a Nurse Extern for the Progressive Unit on a PRN basis. You will gain hands-on experience delivering safe, compassionate care while learning the full scope of the RN role under supervision.

You will perform ADLs, monitor vitals, assist with procedures, document care, and support patient and family understanding of care plans. This role emphasizes growth, infection control, and collaboration with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: 1+ years of nursing school completed.
• Required Experience: None
• Preferred Experience: 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Required License: Current NC CNA registry

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Patient care

Vitals monitoring

Communication

Education

1+ years of nursing school completed

Job description

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC, seeks a Nurse Extern for the Progressive Unit on a PRN basis. You will gain hands-on experience delivering safe, compassionate care while learning the full scope of the RN role under supervision.

You will perform ADLs, monitor vitals, assist with procedures, document care, and support patient and family understanding of care plans. This role emphasizes growth, infection control, and collaboration with the nursing team.