at HCA Healthcare in

Caldwell, Idaho, United States Job Description Hourly Wage Estimate:

$18.50 - $25.90 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nurse Extern with West Valley Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications 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.

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: + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date + Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date + Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree No Travel Required 0 Required Years of Experience Benefits West Valley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports th To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account