Nurse Extern PRN Float Pool

Nursing Extern – PRN Float Pool at Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services.

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 a registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with their skills/training and the needs of the department. They also help maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The role is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing, who can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current (obtained/maintained within time frames required by hospital policy).
• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program.
• Eligible for Nurse Extern role after completion of the first nursing semester or as a CNA in the first semester of an RN program.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• No prior experience required.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs may 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: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement 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, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, 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 the facility

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:

• Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
• Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation.
• A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program.
• OB-GYN services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.