Medical City McKinney is seeking a Nurse Extern PRN Float Pool to join our nursing team. As a Nurse Extern, you will gain hands-on experience exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role while delivering safe, compassionate care that improves patients' lives. This position will help you build the skills and confidence needed to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.
Clinical Setting
Medical City McKinney is a 285+ bed acute care hospital serving McKinney and northern Collin County. Our main campus is a Level III Trauma Center with emergency services, cardiovascular and neurological services, general surgery, orthopedics, women's services, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, and behavioral health services. We are a Primary Stroke Center and stroke rehabilitation center.
Responsibilities
- Provide essential care for patients 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 their 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 partner with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN program
- Completion of foundation, fundamental, or med surg I clinical coursework
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
Medical City McKinney 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, dependent scholarships, and 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 and position.