Nurse Extern PRN Ortho Trauma

HCA Healthcare • Alexandria, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

The role is with Rapides Regional Medical Center, a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana, offering services ranging from cancer care to wound care. The medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing (ADN or BSN) program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate has completed foundation, fundamental, or Med Surg I clinical.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed