RN Student Nurse Extern GYN Surgery Unit

Join Johnston-Willis Hospital as an RN Student Nurse Extern on the GYN Surgery Unit. This position offers hands-on clinical experience as you progress through your accredited RN program, allowing you to explore the full scope of the registered nurse role while delivering safe, compassionate care to patients.

Clinical Setting

You will work on the GYN Surgery Unit at Johnston-Willis Hospital, a 290+ bed acute care facility in Greater Richmond, Virginia, part of HCA Healthcare.

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 accredited RN program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• No previous work experience required

Compensation

Hourly wage estimate: $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.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• 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, and dependent scholarships
• 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.