Nurse Extern Student Nurse

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Description Introduction Must be in a Nursing program and currently in Nursing Fundamentals class or completed the nursing fundamentals class. No Exceptions. Please verify with your school for what qualifies as Nursing Fundamentals equivalent. If you have not completed, but would like to look for positions to gain hands on experience, check out Patient Care Technician or Patient Safety Attendant roles that can have you getting started prior to this requirement. Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nurse Extern Student Nurse with Lee's Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! We are providing a very flexible and collaborative experience for nursing students. Are you loving clinical rotations, but craving more hands on experience? This role is for you and it will work with your academic needs. For every 24 hours worked, we reward you with 4 hours of paid shadow time on any unit. Are you within 6 months of graduating your nursing program? Consider applying for a Graduate Nurse position, then come on early in the nurse extern role on the unit directly. Benefits Lee's Summit 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 Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Lee's Summit Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse Extern Student Nurse to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! Job Summary and Qualifications The Nurse Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, these Patient Care Assistants have an important role in the implementation of nursing plans by performing direct and indirect patient care that complies with hospital policies and the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. Nurse Externs are currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved. Our team is passionate about ensuring an exceptional patient experience and committed to caring like family. You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. You will document and report observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. You will assist with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients and with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. You will provide or assist with non-medicated support care, collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, and preparation of patient for surgery or other procedure. You will assist with transfers of patients to and from other units / departments and with discharges. What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Must be actively enrolled in a Nursing program pursing LPN, ADN or BSN, with completion of Nursing fundamentals to start working. Interest in gaining hands on experience while attending an academic program Lee's Summit Medical Centeris an 80 bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women’s care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health. 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. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Nurse Extern Student Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient 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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