Student Nurse Externship

Belton Regional Medical Center; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Education assistance packages

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Job summary

A community hospital in Belton is seeking a Nurse Extern Student Nurse to provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. This role involves performing basic patient care services and maintaining a safe care environment. Nursing students can enjoy a flexible schedule and earn additional shadow time in various areas. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and possess basic cardiac life support certification within their first month of employment. Competitive benefits and opportunities for early graduate nurse interviews are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing basic patient care services.
• Assist nursing staff under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
• Earn shadow time in additional units after orientation.

Skills

Patient care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program

Job description

Description

Introduction

Must be in a Nursing program and currently in Nursing Fundamentals class or completed the nursing fundamentals class. No Exceptions. Please verify with your school for what qualifies as Nursing Fundamentals equivalent.

If you have not completed, but would like to look for positions to gain hands on experience, check out Patient Care Technician or Patient Safety Attendant roles that can have you getting started prior to this requirement.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Nurse Extern Student Nurse with Belton Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

In this very flexible Nursing Student position, we provide a rotation for you to work in all areas of the hospital, including Inpatient, Critical Care and Emergency Room. You earn additional shadow time for Perioperative areas as well as Procedural based areas including GI Lab, PACU, Pre‑Op, Cath lab and more.

Nursing Students find the flexible schedule along with opportunity to gain more hands on experience to be a strong preparation for the continued step into the Graduate Nurse role.

Benefits

Belton Regional 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 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 free 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• The Nurse Extern delivers high quality, patient‑centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
• Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well‑organized, and safe patient care environment.
• The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher‑level procedures once competency is achieved.
• Flexible Schedule with opportunity to earn shadow time on additional units.
• Post orientation and clinical skills check‑off, nursing students receive hands on experience working with a Registered nurse performing more nursing skills.
• Opportunity to interview early for Graduate Nurse opportunities.
• Apply Now to continue a conversation with a recruiter today on how we can continue to support you!

Qualifications You Will Need

• Actively enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program, with completion of Nursing Fundamentals for start date to align
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

Belton Regional Medical Center is an 80+ bed acute care facility. We are located in Belton and serve southern Jackson and northern Cass counties. We are one of 10 HCA Healthcare Midwest Health System hospitals in Kansas City. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our services are supported by our excellent colleagues, advanced technology, and deep relationships within the community. Over the past decade, our hospital underwent a $39.2 million dollar renovation and expansion project. This project has enabled us to meet the growing medical needs of our community. Our hospital is equipped with a beautiful memorial garden, patient advocates, and private rooms. We are recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, and College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Nurse Extern Student Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.