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Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire

Nurse Extern PRN Cardiac Stepdown Service Unit

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, 00215

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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Nurse Extern PRN Cardiac Stepdown Service Unit you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

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).

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. The Nurse Extern PRN will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), and assist the nursing staff in providing patient care. You will deliver high quality, patient-centered care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the clinical team to create and implement a care plan by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.

Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care.

Assist with patient mobility by regularly turning, positioning, and ambulating as well as transferring patients to and from other units/departments.

Translate complex medical terminology to ensure patients/families/caregivers understand patient medical condition, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects and follow up measures.

Educate patients/families/caregivers on healthy diet, exercise, disease prevention and/or lifestyle changes that may be needed upon discharge and prepares for future self‑management.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing required and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

Possess the ability to create and implement a personal career development plan, to be reviewed regularly by supervisor and/or preceptor.

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Must possess Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure.

About Portsmouth Regional Hospital Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a 240‑bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, serving communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. It is the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and it offers a robust heart and vascular program, giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life‑saving care. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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.

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