Centerpoint Medical Center hiring Student Nurse Extern Medical Telemetry in Independence, MO | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionIntroduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nurse Extern Medical Telemetry today with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Come enjoy a flexible learning experience while in nursing school. We offer great hands on experience to set you up for success as a Graduate Nurse.

No minimum work requirement. When you do work 24 hours, we reward you with 4 hours of paid shadow time on any unit you would like. Reward with Early Apply opportunities for Graduate Nurse Roles. Nurse Extern II promotion. Ask your recruiter for more information.

Come join this 36 Bed Unit and care for patients with Chest Pain, Post Cardiac Procedures, Non Stemi, Stroke, COPD exaberation, Bipap, Pneumonia, Kidney Injury, Titrateable cardiac drips, general medical/surgical patients requiring extra cardiac monitoring and support. We support you with extra hands on training and opportunity to grow nursing skills.

BenefitsCenterpoint Medical Center, 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 free 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Come join our team as a(an) Nurse Extern Medical Telemetry. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary And Qualifications

• The Nurse Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
• Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.
• The Nurse Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.
• Flexible Schedule with opportunity to earn shadow time on additional units.
• Post orientation and clinical skills check off, nursing students receive hands on experience working with a Registered nurse performing more nursing skills.
• Opportunity to interview early for Graduate Nurse opportunities.
• Apply Now to continue a conversation with a recruiter today on how we can continue to support you!

What qualifications you will need:

• Actively enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program, with completion of Nursing Fundamentals. If you are currently in nursing fundamentals, you may apply and interview and we will set your start date for post-completion of the course.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compa­ssionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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 in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nurse Extern Medical Telemetry opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.