What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern/Nursing Intern Extern (PRN/Days) position at Texas Health?
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 25th. 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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
