Nurse Extern, Full-Time, Days

apartment UChicago Medicine location_onHarvey, IL, US

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Job Description

Summer 2026 Nurse Extern Program @ Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Full-time, Day Shift Available

8-week Summer Nurse Externship program, Monday, June 15th- August 7th, 2026

In conjunction with the University of Chicago Medicine’s mission to provide superior health care, the mission of the Nurse Extern Program is to provide exceptional professional development for students completing their last year in an ADN, BSN, or direct entry MSN program. The focus of the nurse externship program will include Medical/Surgical, Adult ICU, Emergency Department and Rehab.

In this 8-week summer intensive program, students will be matched with one area for the duration of the Nurse Externship program.

We are looking for candidates that have a passion to work for Ingalls Memorial! Following the summer nurse externship, there will be an opportunity to continue to work during your last year of school. The schedule will be flexible to work with your school schedule.

Job functions:

Performs A.M. and P.M. cares as assigned or requested
Bathes patients and makes beds as assigned or requested
Takes vital signs as assigned or requested and reports to Staff Nurse
Ambulates, lifts and positions patients according to policy and procedure
Assists patients with elimination needs and appropriate measurement
Distributes meals and feeds patients
Weighs patients according to plan of care at times ordered and reports to Staff Nurse
Assist w/transfers patients with belongings appropriately labeled as according to policy
Collects, accurately labels and transports specimens according to policy records vital signs, blood glucose, intake and output according to policy on appropriate form
Follows safety policies to ensure patient, public, co-workers, and self well-being
Transports patients; uses equipment on Nursing Unit safely
Maintains orderly work environment by straightening patient rooms; disposes of body fluids according to infection control policies
Presents a positive image of the hospital at all times
Always treats patients, visitors, physicians, and staff with care, concern, and courtesy
Responds quickly and appropriately to customer requests
Demonstrates the hospital's quality philosophy by fulfilling all commitments accurately the first time
Always maintains strict confidentiality; works cooperatively within department and with other areas
Meets staffing needs with flexibility
Responds quickly to requests for assistance
Reports to work on time, as scheduled
Speaks and writes clearly, concisely, and accurately; listens carefully and clarifies questions; finds ways to resolve disagreements
Keeps appropriate staff informed about problems or concerns
Keeps informed of patient's condition or changes
Relays accurate messages within a reasonable period of time
Implements improvements after discussion with supervisor
Participates in mandatory in-services

Application and Interviewing Process

Submit application and a recruiter will connect with you with the next steps via email
All Interviews will be Onsite

Required Qualifications

Successful Completion of one year of a two-year Associate Degree or Diploma program or in the second semester of the third year in a Baccalaureate program
BLS (CPR) AHA
Request 2 professional reference letters prior to the interview - one letter is required from a nursing instructor
Copy of most recent transcript
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
You must hold a 3.0 GPA or higher
Please upload all documents and reference letters via the "candidate document uploads" on your candidate profile
*All required documents are due prior to your scheduled interview

Nurse Externship Details

Candidates need to be available for Three, 12-hour shifts for the full duration of the 8-week program
Positions will include Day shift opportunities.
Candidates will be expected to work some weekends

Apply today, to get the application process started! You do not need all of the required documents before applying!

Submit your application today and the recruiter will connect with you regarding next steps!

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