Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nurse Extern? At HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
- Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency
- 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
- Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by 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 Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155-bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 155-bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
- Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
- Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience
Recognized for excellence: - Consistently ranked as an ‘A’ grade hospital for patient safety
- Surgical Care Excellence Award- HealthgradesAmerica’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades
- American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades
- Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades
Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day.
Apply today and grow your career with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nurse Extern opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.