Nurse Extern Cardiology Stepdown PRN

Join Mission Hospital as a Nurse Extern (PRN) in Cardiology Stepdown. Gain hands‑on experience as part of the nursing team, delivering safe, compassionate care while building the skills and confidence needed for future advanced responsibilities. Job Summary As a Nurse Extern, you’ll work alongside registered nurses, assisting with patient care and learning the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. Your contribution will improve patient outcomes and prepare you for an RN future. Responsibilities Provide essential care for patients by helping with ADLs, checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene. Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience. Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated. Help patients and families understand their care plans and offer guidance for their health and recovery. Keep patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment. Champion your growth and enhance patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan. Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing program under 21 NCAC 36.0302(b)(1). NC (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay for many services, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation. Dental, vision, and life & disability coverage. Flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance. Fertility and family‑building benefits through Progyny. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well‑being. Family support including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts. 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Retirement readiness and rollover services with preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program: paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mission Hospital