As a Nurse Extern, you will be a valued member of the nursing team at Parham Doctors' Hospital, gaining hands-on experience while exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You will help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients' lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program. This is a PRN (as-needed) float pool position, meaning you will work across various units as staffing needs arise.
Clinical Setting
Parham Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services, and a 24/7 emergency department. You will float across units to support patient care needs throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide essential care for patients by helping with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
- Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency
- Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated
- Help patients and families understand their care plans and offer guidance for their health and recovery
- Keep patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
- Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and partner with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an RN Program
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Compensation
Hourly wage estimate: $16.02 - $22.43 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.
Benefits
Parham Doctors' Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services for wellbeing support
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 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
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
- Partnership with Galen College of Nursing for education support
- Fertility and family building benefits, 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.