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Nurse Extern
Career Insights for Registered Nurse (General)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$86,892 / year median in Idaho
+12% projected growth
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 the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
- Comprehensive benefits
- for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services +
- Wellbeing support,
- including free counseling and referral services +
- Time away from work
- programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
- Savings and retirement resources
- , including 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 +
- Education support
- through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
- Additional benefits
- for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._- West Valley Medical Center (https://westvalleymedctr.com/) (WVMC) provides a small-town, friendly environment with a big-city commitment to high-quality patient care. Located in
- Caldwell, Idaho
- , this
- 150 plus bed facility
- comes nationally accredited. We have consistently been awarded for performance and clinical outcomes. The WVMC team is comprised of
- 800 employees and volunteers.
- Our three-story hospital has several off-site community clinics. In 2017 WVMC was named among the Top 100 Hospitals for the fourth consecutive year. Located within
- The Treasure of the Valley
- , WVMC stands as a pillar of excellence for our friendly community.
- _help us raise the bar in patient care!_
- We are an equal opportunity employer.