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. The role consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.
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 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
- Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in an Associates or Bachelors Degree Program
- Ideally at least 6 months remaining prior to graduation
- Completion of Fundamentals or Foundations of Nursing course required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Be able to work 24 productive hours in a month
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- 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 and position.
About the Organization
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, providing quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, the hospital has been serving Houston for over 40 years. Services include cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care, and more. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU).
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. It is part of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and a leading provider of healthcare in the country.