Nurse Extern PCU Part Time

HCA Healthcare • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern is a valued member of the nursing team who gains hands-on experience while exploring the scope of the Registered Nurse role. The position supports safe, compassionate patient care while helping the extern build skills and confidence for more advanced responsibilities as they progress through their nursing program. The extern partners with a supervisor or preceptor on a personal career development plan and participates in learning opportunities to support professional growth and improved patient care.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience required.
• No travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, check vital signs, support mobility, and provide for comfort and hygiene.
• Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as experience and competency develop.
• Document care accurately and communicate timely updates to the nursing team.
• Help patients and families understand care plans and provide guidance related to health and recovery.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient areas by following infection prevention practices and managing equipment.
• Participate in learning opportunities, share ideas for improving care, and work with a supervisor or preceptor to develop a personal career development plan.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 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
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree