Mental Health Nurse Extern - PRN

Join Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus as a Mental Health Nurse Extern and gain hands-on experience in the nursing role while working with children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting. This PRN position offers the opportunity to explore the full scope of registered nursing practice, build clinical skills, and develop confidence as you progress through your nursing program.

Clinical Setting

Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus is part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. The facility specializes in behavioral health services, including addictive disorder treatment services for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
• Perform nursing tasks including wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and competency
• Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to ensure seamless and coordinated patient care
• Help patients and families understand their care plans and offer guidance for health and recovery
• Maintain clean and safe patient areas by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
• Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and work with your supervisor or preceptor to develop your personal career development plan

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Valid driver's license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Parkridge Valley offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• 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.