**Description** Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nurse Extern? At Medical City Plano, 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. + 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. Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nurse Extern Surgical Oncology? At Medical City Plano, 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. Medical City Plano, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated PCT like you to be a part of our team. 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, complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). What you will do in this role: + Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse + ​Obtains and records 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. + Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader + ​Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics. + Performs or assistswith non-medicatedsupporttasks delegated by the RN that may increase in variety and difficulty as competency is validated according to hospital protocol/policy/procedure and in compliance with the State Board of Nursing rules for RN delegation of common or discretionary tasks to the UAP + ​Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient-and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions. + Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications. + Participates as anactive memberof the health care team andpositively promotesthe rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues What qualifications you will need: + Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of Nursing + 1+ years of nursing school completed Medical City Plano opened in 1975 and provides Plano and Collin County with advanced health care. Medical City Plano is a 600+ bed acute care hospital. We have more than 2,000 employees and over 1,400 physicians on staff. Our main campus in Plano has a cancer treatment center and cardiovascular programs. We have The Bariatric Surgery Institute, a Wound Care Center and inpatient rehabilitation. We also offer complete women's and children's services. This includes a high-risk antepartum unit and a Level 3 neonatal intensive-care unit. We were the first hospital in Dallas, Collin or Denton counties to be named a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Medical City Plano was the first Level I Trauma Center in Collin County and The Burn & Reconstructive Center of Texas was the first burn center in Collin County. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations. "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 PCT 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.