Nurse Extern PRN

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Nurse Extern to join our team. As our Nurse Extern you will perform 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) in a complementary and assistive role.

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 - 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

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts
• Document observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence
• Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests
• Absorb or assist with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices
• Assist with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure

Benefits

• 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
• Retailer 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

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What We Offer

• Be a part of an organization that invests in you!
• HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019)
• In 2019, 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. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join Our Team

If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, 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. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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!

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.