Nurse Extern PRN

Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Nurse Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rio Grande Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 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 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 Externu2019s 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. Your responsibilities will include: + Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene + Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency + Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated + Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery + Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment + Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan What qualifications you will need: + Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in an Associate or Bachelor's Degree Program + Ideally at least 6 months remaining prior to graduation + Completion of Fundamentals or Foundations of Nursing course required + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within30 days of employment start date + Be able to work 24 productive hours in a month Rio Grande Regional Hospital ( in McAllen, Texas has been serving the Rio Grande Valley for more than 30 years. Our full service hospital has 320+ beds and a team of more than 500 physicians representing 35+ specialties. Rio Grande Regional Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. Our Emergency Room is a Level III Trauma Center and we have extended our ER services into the Rio Grande Valley with our three remote ERs in McAllen/Mission, Edinburg, and San Juan. Our Womenu2019s Services include L&D and a 30+ bed NICU. We also have an entire childrenu2019s hospital within our main facility to care for the children in our community. We work with the _Texas Transplant Institute, which serves local patients in need of organ, tissue or stem cell transplants_ . Our proven track record of serving the medical needs of the Valley communities we serve has led to Rio Grande Regional Hospital being recognized for patient safety and clinical excellence time and time again. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldu2019s Most Ethical Companiesu00ae 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.

Created: 2026-02-23