Nurse Extern Student Nurse

3 weeks ago

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Full time
Introduction

At Lee's Summit Medical Center, we value the contributions of nursing students and offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a Nurse Extern Student Nurse, you will have the chance to work alongside experienced nurses and develop your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative setting.

We understand that nursing students often crave more hands-on experience beyond clinical rotations. Our Nurse Extern program is designed to provide you with the flexibility and autonomy to learn and grow in a real-world setting. For every 24 hours worked, you will receive 4 hours of paid shadow time on any unit, allowing you to gain even more experience and insight into the nursing profession.

If you are within 6 months of graduating your nursing program, consider applying for a Graduate Nurse position and then joining our Nurse Extern program early on the unit directly. This will give you a head start on your career and provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced nurses and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

As a Nurse Extern Student Nurse at Lee's Summit Medical Center, you will be part of a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, life, career, and retirement. Our benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays and free telemedicine services
  • Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nurse Extern delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, these Patient Care Assistants have an important role in the implementation of nursing plans by performing direct and indirect patient care that complies with hospital policies and the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. Nurse Externs are currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

  • You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
  • You will document and report observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence.
  • You will assist with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients and with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
  • You will provide or assist with non-medicated support care, collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, and preparation of patient for surgery or other procedure.
  • You will assist with transfers of patients to and from other units/departments and with discharges.
What Qualifications You Will Need:
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Must be actively enrolled in a Nursing program pursuing LPN, ADN, or BSN
  • Interest in gaining hands-on experience while attending an academic program

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital serving Lee's Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women's care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

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.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are reviewing applications for our Nurse Extern Student Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care.

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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