Student Nurse Extern Stipend Program

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Independence
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Description IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA Midwest Health Hospitals our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Nursing Student to join our healthcare family in a learning and engaged position. This role is PRN and very flexible and supportive to your school schedule. If you are loving clinical rotations, this gives you an opportunity to learn more in a hands on environment, and the position will continue to grow with you through your senior year.
Our Brand New Nurse Extern Scholarship Program has limited spots at the following facilities: Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, and Research Medical CenterEarn $10,000 to support you through school by committing to our Nurse Extern Scholarship Program.*Scholarship of $10,000 is paid in $2,500 increments per semester/6 month period. First payment made after 6 months working with us.*Relocation Bonus: $5,000 relocation bonus will be paid to participants who are located more than 50 miles from their assigned facility (Paid at the Start of New Grad RN position)*Guaranteed employment offer as an RN upon Graduation/licensure (performance requirements apply).*Opportunity to work as a Nurse Extern and gain valuable experience in a variety of settings during the final one or two years of school.*Opportunities for personal and professional growth with the country's largest hospital system!(Students already participating in a Loan Forgiveness/Scholarship Program with HCA Hospitals are not eligible for additional Scholarship Programs.)
BenefitsHCA Healthcare, 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.
  Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  Come join our team as a(an) Nurse Extern Scholarship Program. 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 Externs 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 Registered Nursing Program (ADN or BSN), with completion of Nursing Fundamentals. You May apply for the opportunity prior to completion, but start date must be post completion of fundamentals. If you do not have fundamentals completed, look into Patient Care Technician roles or Patient Safety Attendant roles instead.
    • LPN Program Candidates are not eligible for the Scholarship Program at this time
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support
    • High School Graduate / GED
    • Work Requirements will be a minimum of 250 hours every 6 months (This is equal to around 20 - 12-hour shift) ; You will still earn Paid Shadow shifts as well as a part of our Nurse Extern program. You may also work the shorter shifts post orientation as well.
    • Only available for limited spots. Only at Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional, and Research Medical Center
    • Commitment to work for HCA Hospitals in Kansas City post-graduation. You will have a guided interview experience as you approach graduation time.
    • Ask your Recruiter for more information.
    • Students already participating in a Loan Forgiveness/Scholarship Program with HCA Hospitals are not eligible for additional Scholarship Programs.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Nurse Internship HCA Hospitals opening.Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.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.Required
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