Nurse Extern
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Waynesville
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Nurse
Extern you want with your current employer? We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital which is part of the
nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Mission Hospital 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. Our teams are
a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a
Nurse Extern where your passion for creating positive patient
interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the
well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want
your knowledge and expertise! 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 - NC (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant - In
RN School Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree Mission Hospital, a
member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare,
located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional
tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and
the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and
is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center,
Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only
children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is
also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence. 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. {{"Bricks and mortar do not make a
hospital. People do."- 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 PRN 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: Mission Hospital, Knoxville , Nurse Extern, Healthcare , Waynesville, Tennessee
