Nurse Extern Progressive Unit PRN

Join Mission Hospital's nursing team as a Nurse Extern on our Progressive Unit in a PRN (as-needed) capacity. This role 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 as the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and home to the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. The 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, 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
• Completion of at least 1 year of nursing school or as mandated by state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Family support including 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
• Education assistance including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Colleague recognition program
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.