Nurse Extern PRN PCU

HCA Healthcare • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HCA HealthONE Aurora is hiring a Nurse Extern for its progressive care unit (PCU). As a member of the nursing team, the Nurse Extern gains hands-on experience with the scope of the Registered Nurse role while providing safe, compassionate patient care. The position supports the development of skills and confidence for taking on more advanced responsibilities while progressing through a nursing program.

The Nurse Extern assists patients with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, comfort, and hygiene; performs basic nursing tasks as experience and competency develop; documents care and communicates updates to the nursing team; and helps patients and families understand care plans. The role also contributes to clean, safe patient areas and infection prevention, and participates in learning and career-development activities with a supervisor or preceptor.

The posting identifies the position as PRN. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date. An associate or bachelor's degree and one year of experience are listed. No travel is required.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients with activities of daily living, check vital signs, support mobility, and ensure 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 for health and recovery.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient areas by following infection-prevention practices and managing equipment.
• Participate in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and work with a supervisor or preceptor on a personal career-development plan.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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 and flexible spending accounts.
• 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: Associate degree