Nurse Extern PRN
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing
- 1+ years of nursing school completed preferred
- Fundamentals of Nursing Course at accredited School
- Lifting 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs
- Current BLS Certification from the American Red Cross (HCA chosen provider) OR American Heart Association is required on all clinical nursing units
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is required for Behavioral Health
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
What you will do in this role
Assists patients with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring according to the patient care/service plan. Documents the delivery of quality care in the patient's clinical record. Implements patient care that is appropriately documented; maintains confidentiality at all times. Maintains consistent and concise lines of authority and responsibility with effective communication that promotes a positive working relationship with patients, families, and co-workers. Identifies changes in patient status or needs and communicates to the nurse timely.
Benefits
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital 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
- Ten percent off HCA Healthcare stock in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 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
- 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
About the Role
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nurse Extern PRN with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Referral Services
We are reviewing applications for our Nurse Extern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!