Nurse Extern PRN

Introduction

Do you have a career opportunity as a Nurse Extern with your current employer? We have an exciting PRN position for you to join Care Partners, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Care Partners 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 Air Med 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) and an 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).

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a Nurse Extern, you will be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands‑on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You will 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene.
• Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency.
• Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated.
• Help patients and families understand their care plans and offer guidance for their health and recovery.
• Keep patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment.
• Champion your growth and enhance 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.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NC (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Registered Nursing school enrollment with an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.

Care Partners Health Services is a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, serving western North Carolina and offering a full continuum of post‑acute care. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the services include a Rehabilitation Hospital, Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty, PACE (Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and Orthotics & Prosthetics. With more than 1,200 colleagues and 400 volunteers, Care Partners Health Services is dedicated to helping people in western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging.

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 on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder.

We encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.