Nurse Extern Student Nurse All HCA Midwest

Research Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits for Staff

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Education Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Missouri seeks a Nurse Extern to support the nursing team while gaining hands-on experience as you progress through your RN program. You’ll deliver patient care under supervision, focusing on the full scope of nursing duties and compassionate care.

You’ll assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and help ensure patient comfort and safety in a hospital setting on-site. This role offers mentorship and real-world nursing exposure in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support required within 30 days of start date.
• Active enrollment in an RN nursing program is required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential patient care by assisting with ADLs, checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene.
• Performing nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated.
• Helping patients and families understand care plans and offering guidance for health and recovery.
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices and managing equipment.
• Engaging in learning opportunities and partnering with a supervisor to build your personal career development plan.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Education

Active RN program enrollment

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!

Hospitals to choose from include: Belton Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lafayette Regional, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional, Research Medical Center and Research Psychiatric Center.

Openings are subject to change at any given time.

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 actively enrolled in a Nursing program for RN only. Must have nursing fundamentals completed by start date and actively taking Nursing fundamentals to interview.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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