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Pharmacist Intern PRN

Richmond, VA · On-site

$18.69 - $26.16/hr

HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members ... Pharmacy interns must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and ...

Pharmacist Intern PRN

Tuckahoe, VA · On-site

$18.69 - $26.16/hr

HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members ... Pharmacy interns must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and ...

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Internship Hca information

What is an internship HCA?

Internship HCAs are Health Care Assistants who are participating in a structured internship program, often as part of their training or education. These internships provide hands-on experience in healthcare settings, allowing interns to assist with patient care under supervision. Duties may include supporting nurses and other medical staff, helping patients with daily activities, and learning about clinical procedures. Such internships are valuable for gaining practical skills, understanding healthcare environments, and preparing for a future career in health care.

What do internship HCAs do?

During an HCA internship, interns typically assist with a variety of tasks such as supporting patient mobility, helping with personal care, and monitoring patients’ vital signs under supervision. They may work alongside nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, gaining hands-on experience in real clinical settings. Interns also learn about patient communication, documentation protocols, and teamwork within healthcare teams. The experience is designed to build practical skills and confidence, preparing interns for a future role as a Health Care Assistant.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an internship HCA?

To thrive as an HCA Intern, you need a basic understanding of healthcare practices, patient care, and often a relevant qualification such as a healthcare support worker certificate or ongoing studies in health-related fields. Familiarity with electronic patient record systems and basic medical equipment is commonly expected. Compassion, strong communication, and a willingness to learn are essential soft skills for supporting patients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering safe, effective, and empathetic care while developing professionally within the healthcare environment.

What is the difference between Internship Hca vs Healthcare Assistant?

AspectInternship HcaHealthcare Assistant
CredentialsTypically in training, no formal certification required initiallyRequires HCA qualification or certification
Work EnvironmentTraining settings, hospitals, care homes during internshipFull-time in hospitals, clinics, care homes
Employer & Industry UsageUsed as a training position within healthcare industryFull employee role in healthcare facilities
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level training opportunitiesCompared as a standard care role

The main difference is that an Internship Hca is a training position designed for gaining experience and skills, often without full certification initially. A Healthcare Assistant is a fully qualified role requiring certification, with more responsibilities and consistent employment in healthcare settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hca jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Hca jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Internship Hca jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Internship Hca job openings:

Infographic showing various Internship Hca job openings in Virginia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Internship, 30% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Registered Nurse RN Intermediate Care IMCU

Richmond, VA • On-site

HCA Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

$32.14 - $48.20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Mission Health (North Carolina) rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.14 - $48.20 / hour
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Nurse RN Intermediate Care you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is a part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Johnston-Willis Hospital!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Intermediate Care RN Registered Nurse (PCU) coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.
We are seeking a highly-skilled and energetic RN to deliver quality and compassionate nursing care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in our critical care step-down unit. In this role you will provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with acute and/or chronic diagnoses. This team serves cardiology and medical/surgical patients who may require telemetry or bedside monitoring. If you have a desire for growth and development and are looking for a work family environment that is supportive and teamwork oriented, apply today!
What you will do in this role:

  • As a registered nurse you will deliver patient-centered nursing care and participate in patient and family education.
  • On the critical care stepdown unit you will monitor heart rhythms, titrate select drips, and utilize critical thinking to manage your patient
  • Working with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, providers and patient care staff, you will create and implement a care plan to meet each patient's needs.
  • Utilizing computerized documentation systems, you will monitor, record and communicate patient conditions as appropriate.
  • As a part of the clinical team in the critical care step-down unit, you will coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
  • When dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers, you will maintain cultural awareness, and much more.
  • You will have the opportunity to attend the Critical Care Internship for growth
What qualifications you will need:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
  • Current Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Current Multistate Compact License.
  • 1 year of medical surgical nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
  • Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification.
Benefits
Johnston-Willis 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.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse RN Intermediate Care opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing 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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Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is Mission Health's flagship hospital and is licensed for 763 beds. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the No. 1 "Best Hospital" in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of "Best Hospitals" nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care and the region's only Level II trauma center. Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital - the region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the second-busiest in the state. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region, and is the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US