Nurse Extern PRN Ortho Spine

Join Chippenham Hospital as a Nurse Extern in our Ortho Spine unit, where you'll gain hands-on clinical experience while enrolled in your RN program. This PRN position offers the opportunity to explore the full scope of the registered nurse role in a supportive learning environment, working with orthopedic and spine patients in one of the region's leading acute care facilities.

Chippenham Hospital is a 460+ bed acute care facility recognized by The Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval. The hospital specializes in orthopedics and joint care, among other services, and serves as a Level I Trauma Center and Level I Burn Center.

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 coordinated, seamless 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

• Currently enrolled in an RN program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Compensation

• Hourly wage: $16.02 - $22.43 per hour
• Actual salary may vary based on specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees in the role

Schedule

• PRN (as needed) position
• No travel required

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital 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, and 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.