Nurse Extern Neuro PRN

Join Mission Hospital's nursing team as a Nurse Extern in our Neurology unit on a PRN basis. This position offers hands-on clinical experience as you progress through your nursing program, allowing you to explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role while delivering safe, compassionate care to patients.

Mission Hospital is a 853-bed regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Asheville, North Carolina, serving Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. The hospital is the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care including assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), vital sign monitoring, mobility support, and comfort and hygiene measures
• Perform nursing tasks such as 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, coordinated patient care
• Help patients and families understand their care plans and provide guidance for health and recovery
• Maintain clean and safe patient areas by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and organizing the 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

• Current North Carolina CNA registry

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of nursing school completed, or as mandated by state of practice
• One or more years of experience in an acute care setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits options
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services with preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Colleague recognition program
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.