PRN Nurse Extern role supporting the nursing team with hands-on patient care while you’re enrolled in an accredited nursing program. You’ll build core RN skills (ADLs, vitals, basic procedures, documentation) at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, a 25-bed critical access community hospital within HCA Healthcare. Standout perk: broad HCA total rewards including tuition/student loan support and a 401(k) match (100% on 3% to 9% based on years of service).
- Hands-on RN-scope learning opportunities
- Tuition and student loan assistance
- 401(k) match on 3% to 9%
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 (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date Enrolled in accredited nursing program
Benefits
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following: 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital operating 25 beds. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers medical specialties including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, wound clinic, cardiac stress testing, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, endoscopy services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pediatrics and family medicine, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now Spruce Pine. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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 PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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