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North Suburban Medical Center

Nurse Extern Med Surg

North Suburban Medical Center, Brighton, Colorado, United States, 80602

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Nurse Extern Med Surg



North Suburban Medical Center

Hourly wage estimate: $22.05 – $29.78 per hour.

Description As a Nurse Extern, you’ll join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to gain hands‑on experience while exploring the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You’ll deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patients’ lives and build the skills and confidence needed for future advanced responsibilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copay and includes prescription, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.

Optional dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and supplemental health plans.

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 from 3% to 9% of pay.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Retirement readiness and rollover services with preferred banking partnerships.

Education assistance: tuition, student loan and certification support, dependent scholarships.

Colleague recognition program.

Time‑away work program: paid time off, family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), check vital signs, support mobility, and ensure patient comfort and hygiene.

Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and basic procedures as experience grows.

Document care accurately and communicate timely updates with the nursing team.

Help patients and families understand care plans and provide health‑recovery guidance.

Maintain clean and safe patient areas following infection prevention practices and equipment management.

Engage in learning opportunities, share ideas for care improvement, and collaborate with supervisors or preceptors to build a personal career development plan.

Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of starting employment.

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.

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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