Nurse Extern PRN Float Pool
Parkridge East Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, offers PRN Nurse Extern opportunities.
About the role
The Nurse Extern delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care according to skills/training and department needs, while maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The role is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, allowing performance of higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in the department.
- Communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals.
- Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.
- Document patient care information in the appropriate computer systems.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) for assigned patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (obtained/maintained as per hospital policy).
- Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program (eligible after completion of the first nursing semester or as a CNA in the first semester).
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Benefits
Parkridge East Hospital offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement, including:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- Retirement savings resources: 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, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits: fertility and family-building support, 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 Parkridge East Hospital
Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge, providing a full range of medical and surgical services, including:
- Orthopedics and robotic surgery.
- A 24/7 Emergency Department, accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
- Obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures.
- A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with specialized providers, including neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists, on-site at all times.