TriStar Health

Nurse Extern PRN Float

Hermitage, Tennessee, United States Posted Yesterday

Opportunity

Job Description

Qualifications at a Glance

Education

  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), BCLS Instructor, or CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)

TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Extern PRN Float 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 as you progress through your nursing program.

Clinical Setting

TriStar Summit Medical Center is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties. The facility includes a Level III Trauma Center and offers a full array of acute care services including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, serving as a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

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 such as wound care, catheter care, and specimen collection as you gain experience and develop 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

  • Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), BCLS Instructor certification, or CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Schedule

  • PRN (as needed) position
  • No travel required
  • No experience required

Benefits

TriStar Summit Medical Center 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.

Experience Level Entry-level

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