Nurse Extern Student Nurse All HCA Midwest

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nurse Extern Student Nurse today with HCA Midwest Hospitals.
Only one application is needed. We will speak with you about your preferred HCA Midwest Health Hospital location and our available openings that allow Students to gain hands on expereince while attending Nursing School for their RN Degree!
Hospitals to choose from include: Belton Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee‘s Summit Medical Center, Lafayette Regional, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional, Research Medical Center and Research Psychiatric Center!
Openings are subject to change at any given time.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Nurse Extern, you‘ll be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands-on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You‘ll help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients‘ lives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
* Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency
* Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated
* Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery
* Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
* Championing your growth and enhancing 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
What qualifications you will need:
* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
* Must be actively enrolle in a Nursing program for RN only. Must have nursing fundamentals completed by start date and actively taking Nursing fundamentals to interview.
Benefits
Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
* Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
* Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
* Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
* Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
* Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
* Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
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‘The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient‘s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.‘ - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern Student Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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.