Nurse Extern/Nursing Intern Extern

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Texas Health Plano is seeking to hire Junior 2 and Senior level nursing students for our 7 week Nurse Extern Program.

This is a paid, 7-week Externship that focuses on the Extern learning the role of the RN in an acute care setting. This program brings together students and preceptors in a unique, one-on-one clinical partnership where mentor relationships strengthen the students’ awareness of nursing scope of practice and critical thinking skills. Students in this program receive a mix of on-unit and off-unit learning to develop their communication and interpersonal skills and assist with procedures and treatments.

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours:

• PRN/As needed: up to 36 hours per week

• Variable Day Shifts; 7A - 7P

• Must be available to attend the 7-week summer program starting June 2nd - July 25 th . If selected to participate in the THP Nurse Extern 2025 program, attendance is mandatory.

• The remaining 6-weeks (3- two-week rotations) will be spent shadowing a RN preceptor. Externs will rotate through a variety of units with the opportunity to choose one rotation in Specialty Areas such as Critical Care, Emergency Department, and Women and Infants.

Nurse Extern Highlights:

• Fast-Paced, high-volume department

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

• The professional Nurse Extern exhibits understanding of basic human needs

• This is a paid, 7-week Externship that focuses on the Extern learning the role of the RN in an acute care setting. This program brings together students and preceptors in a unique, one-on-one clinical partnership where mentor relationships strengthen the students’ awareness of nursing scope of practice and critical thinking skills. Students in this program receive a mix of on-unit and off-unit learning to develop their communication and interpersonal skills and assist with procedures and treatments.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

• Experience, none Required

• CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Required Or

• THR Approved PCT Training Program Upon Hire Required Or

• Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required And

• BSN candidates preferred

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills

What You Will Do

CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.

• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.

• Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.

• Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.

• Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.

• Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.

• Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.

• Documents accurately and appropriately.

• In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.

• In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.

• Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.

• Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse Extern

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

• Delivery of high-quality patient care

• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity highlights:

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.

We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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