Nurse Extern PRN Progressive Care Unit

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nurse Extern PRN on the
Progressive Care Unit with your current employer? We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the
nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Parkridge 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and 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, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Nurse Extern PRN Progressive Care Unit where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for
the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your
knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nurse Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a
variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing
functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the
registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing
patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the
needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with
maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The
Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited
school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is
achieved.
What you will do in this role:

• You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in his/her department.
• You will communicate pertinent information to appropriate individuals
• You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients
• You will document patient care information in the appropriate computer screens
• You will assist with ADL’s for assigned patients

What qualifications you will need:

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current (Obtained/maintained within time frames required by hospital policy)
• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited RN nursing program
• Can be considered for Nurse Extern after completion of first nursing semester or CNA in first semester of RN program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown
Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical
services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and
rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program.
Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level
III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and
behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.
> “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 Progressive Care
Unit opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status
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