Nurse Extern Spine
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Waynesville
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
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. 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 - (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant -
Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree - Enrolled in accredited
nursing program 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 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.
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 Spine 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.
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