We are now accepting applications for the Professional Student Nurse Extern (PSNE) Summer Program. This posting will be active until Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 5:00pm, Central Standard Time.

　　Please visit the PSNE website (https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/nursing-education/professional-student-nurse-extern.html) (click hyperlink) for additional information.

　　The following document, attached here and hyperlinked below, is required for your application to be considered:

　　Professional Student Nurse Extern Faculty/Instructor Recommendation Form (https://www.mdanderson.org/content/dam/mdanderson/documents/education-training/nursing-education/PSNE-Program-Faculty-Instructor-Recommendation-Form.pdf)

　　This form must be submitted separately by faculty/instructor (form provided in PSNE Application Packet) to [email protected] .

　　Please be prepared to upload the following as part of the online application process. This can be done at the time you submit your application, or uploaded at a later date, as long as all documents have been completed and uploaded by Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 5:00pm (Central Standard Time).

　　· Unofficial school transcript - include prerequisite transcript if in first year of your nursing program

　　· Current resume / CV including clinical experiences to date

　　Please note that mailed or hand delivered packets will not be accepted. The program will begin in May and is limited to first-time participants only .

　　The ideal candidate will:

　　Be currently enrolled full time in an accredited BSN school of professional nursing

　　Have completed at least one nursing clinical rotation by beginning of the summer program

　　Verify academic enrollment through submission of school transcript

　　Have desire to work with the oncology patient population

　　Be able to work 36 to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 11-week program, including some weekends

　　Be able to attend all days of mandatory institutional and nurse PSNE orientation Monday through Friday (8am-4:30pm) starting May 20, 2024

　　No exceptions will be made for this requirement.

　　Students are ineligible for PSNE summer program if enrolled full time in academic nursing classes during summer semester.

　　SUMMARY

　　Function: Performs patient care activities and services necessary in maintaining activities of daily living of patients.

　　Scope: Impacts patient care activities that do not require the attention of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

　　Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of the hospital. Performs basic procedures to include vital signs, intake and output and tube feedings. Collects data and provides information to the registered nurse in developing care plan. Reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse. Documents nursing intervention in the patient's medical record. Maintains the work environment as assigned. Provides for patient's safety. Utilizes available resources. Identifies self-development needs and seeks assistance in meeting those needs. Demonstrates behavior that reflects cooperation, commitment, adjustment, reliability and initiative.

　　EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing for registered nurse.

　　Must have completed one semester/quarter of nursing courses. Clinical experience in a hospital or nursing home setting for one semester/quarter.

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

　　Additional Information

　　Requisition ID: 165079

　　Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible

　　Employee Status: Temporary

　　Work Week: Day/Evening

　　Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 18,772

　　Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 18,772

　　Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 18,772

　　FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

　　Fund Type: Hard

　　Work Location: Onsite

　　Pivotal Position: No

　　Referral Bonus Available?: No

　　Relocation Assistance Available?: No

　　Science Jobs: No

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