Nurse Extern (RN-in-Training): Hands-On Care & Growth

HCA Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Medical Center seeks a Nurse Extern to join the nursing team and gain hands-on experience while exploring the full scope of the RN role. You will support safe, compassionate care and build skills toward more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, document care, and communicate with the team to ensure seamless care. The role emphasizes learning, growth, and patient-centered support within a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Active enrollment in a nursing program for RN; fundamentals completed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor vital signs, support mobility and comfort.
• Perform basic nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other duties as competency grows.
• Document care and communicate updates to the nursing team to maintain coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery steps.
• Maintain clean, safe patient areas and adhere to infection prevention practices.
• Engage in learning opportunities and work with supervisor to build a personal career development plan.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Active RN program enrollment

Job description

HCA Medical Center seeks a Nurse Extern to join the nursing team and gain hands-on experience while exploring the full scope of the RN role. You will support safe, compassionate care and build skills toward more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, document care, and communicate with the team to ensure seamless care. The role emphasizes learning, growth, and patient-centered support within a dynamic hospital