Nurse Extern PRN
About the Role
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.
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
- 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
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Completed fundamentals of nursing required
Benefits
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About the Hospital
A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982. A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations.
Our Commitment to Care
- Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
- Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
- Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
- Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
- Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence-based practice
Our People & Culture
- A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
- A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
- Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
Recognized for Excellence
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
- Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
- Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships