Nurse Extern

Job Summary

As a Nurse Extern with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, you'll be a valued member 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.

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
• Engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and building your personal career development plan

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
• No travel required

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional Information

• HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital was founded in 1981 and serves the Hudson, FL community.
• The hospital is a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center.
• We are home to the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and employ over 350 physicians and 1,300 staff members.
• We have received recognition for innovative care and offer a wide range of programs in various specialties.
• HCA Healthcare is committed to investing in its employees and is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.

About the Role

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and investing in its talented nursing staff. As a Nurse Extern, you'll play a crucial role in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.