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null lists this Nurse Extern Medical Unit PRN at HCA Healthcare Anchorage, AK opportunity in anchorage, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Nurse Extern Medical Unit PRN job at HCA Healthcare. Anchorage, AK.
Looking for candidates who are currently in nursing school. Spring 2026 or later graduates are welcome to apply. Position requires applicants to have passed the Nursing Foundations Course.
Introduction: Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nurse Extern? At Alaska Regional Hospital, you come first. Alaska Regional Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare network and supports team members with various programs.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications
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 patientslives 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 activities of daily living (ADLs), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
Performing nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience
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
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 Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Currently in nursing school and have completed the Nursing Foundations Course
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that may include low copays and telemedicine services
Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts
Auto, home, and identity theft protections; legal counseling; long-term care coverage; moving assistance
Employee stock purchase plan with employee discounts
Fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
Retirement planning and savings programs, including 401(k) with company match
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Paid time off and family leave; short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing resources
Employee discounts and other programs
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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Worksite address
anchorage, AK, 99507, US
Who can apply
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