Nurse Extern/Nursing Intern Extern (PRN/Days)

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Nurse Extern/Nursing Intern Extern

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

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231.

Work Hours

• PRN/As needed: up to 36 hours per week
• Variable Day Shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm; weekdays
• Must be available to attend the 7-week summer program starting June 1, 2026, through July 24, 2026. If selected to participate in the THD Internship Program 2026, attendance is mandatory.
• The remaining 6-weeks (3- two-week rotations) will be spent shadowing a RN preceptor. Interns will rotate through a variety of patient units with the opportunity to choose two rotations 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 Internship that focuses on the Intern 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BSN candidates preferred
• Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) certification upon hire required, or,
• 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
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• 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

Texas Health Dallas Nurse Extern are responsible for providing an excellent patient healthcare experience at each Texas Health site. Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Essential Functions

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

Texas Health Dallas Hospital is one of North Texas's most established hospitals. As an 875 bed, full-service hospital, we've served the Dallas community and surrounding areas including Lakewood, White Rock, and Highland Park since 1966 with a commitment to high quality, compassionate care.

We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services, and emergency medicine. Our hospital is home to a renowned Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. We also offer a wide range of outpatient services, including surgery, wellness programs, and advanced women's imaging. Our Women's Robotic Surgery program holds accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), reflecting our commitment to innovation in women's health and patient safety in surgery.

Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Heart Attack Center. We are proud to be a designated Magnet hospital and a top choice in North Texas for cancer treatment, emergency services, cardiac care, and bariatric surgery.

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!

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