Nurse Extern Resource Team PRN

Join Methodist Healthcare, part of HCA Healthcare, as a Nurse Extern on our Resource Team in a PRN (as-needed) capacity. As a Nurse Extern, you will gain hands-on clinical experience while exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You will help deliver safe, compassionate care to patients while building the skills and confidence needed to progress through your nursing program and advance into more complex responsibilities.

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 develop 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 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 and in good standing in an accredited school of Nursing
• Completion of both Nursing Fundamentals courses
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• 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 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
• 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.