Nurse Extern Renal PRN

Mission Hospital; Bethlehem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Education assistance

PTO & family leave

AirMed transport

Counseling services

Job summary

Mission Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern for a PRN role to join our nursing team in Asheville, North Carolina. You will gain hands-on experience as you explore the Registered Nurse role while delivering safe, compassionate care and building confidence for more advanced responsibilities as you progress in your nursing program.

You will work alongside a dedicated team, completing essential nursing tasks, documenting care, and supporting patients and families.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and in good standing.
• NC (CNA) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs, vital signs, mobility, and comfort.
• Perform basic nursing tasks as competency grows (wound care, catheter care, specimens).
• Document care and communicate updates with the team.
• Help patients and families understand care plans and guidance for recovery.
• Maintain clean, safe patient areas and infection prevention practices.
• Engage in growth opportunities and collaborate with supervisor on career development.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

NC CNA Certification

Enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Introduction

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

Benefits

• 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Nurse Extern 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

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.

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

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in a nursing program where the controlling institution of the nursing program is accredited under 21 NCAC (b)(1).
• NC (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

Mission Hospital (, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region‘s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children‘s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World‘s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, 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 review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.