Nurse Extern PRN

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing - Required
• 1+ years of nursing school completed preferred
• Fundamentals of Nursing Course at accredited School - Required
• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job description.

Benefits

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• 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)

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

PRN (Per Request)