Parkland Health · 1 day ago
College Intern PRN Summer 2026
Dallas, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerParkland Health is seeking a College Intern for the Summer of 2026. The primary purpose of this role is to perform basic administrative and limited patient care activities under the direction of a Parkland professional while learning specific job skills for future employment opportunities.
CommunitiesHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Assists with researching, developing, implementing, and administering projects for the assigned work area
Assists with data entry/analysis as assigned
Assists other staff members with their professional duties, in order to optimize business operations
Performs limited, specified patient care activities, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (Unit Manager), including providing basic hygiene care, taking vital signs, and range of motion exercises. May also provide basic services such as EKG. May escort patients to other areas, clean designated or special areas, provide or request translation services when applicable, perform quality control checks, and deliver patient specimens when applicable in order to provide optimal patient care
Make appropriate notations and records activities performed, such as vital signs, ambulation, feeding outcomes, etc. in accordance with standards established by the nursing unit
Serves as a patient advocate by responding to a patient's needs and special requests. Maintains open communication, and honors patient's rights and confidentiality, while providing optimal service to patients and their families
Monitors ongoing patient status and responds to a patient's change in condition by notifying and assisting nurses and other health team members in handling patient care needs
Utilizes communication skills by answering the intercom and telephone appropriately
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding
Qualification
Required
Must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of college course work post high school graduation
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university fulfilling upper-level undergraduate courses, with completion of at least 30 credit hours, or
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program
Must remain enrolled with an active student status for the duration of the program
Must be able to fulfill an 8-week commitment
Must maintain at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), must attach college transcript
Must be able to demonstrate skill in the use of supplies and assigned equipment
Must be able to demonstrate basic patient care skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with personnel of other departments, nurses, physicians, patients and families
Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/ patient valued behaviors
Preferred
May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above
May be required to have a current Heartsaver or Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card, or successfully complete a course upon initial orientation from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network
Company
Parkland Health
Parkland Health first opened its doors in 1894 and is now one of the largest public hospital systems in the country.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frederick Cerise
President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard Humphrey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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