Summer 2025 Nurse Extern Program @ Ingalls Memorial
Fulltime Day Shift Available
10week Summer Nurse Externship program
In conjunction with the University of Chicago Medicines 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 Pediatrics.
In this 10week 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 UChicago! 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 coworkers and self wellbeing;
- 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 hospitals 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 patients condition or changes;
- Relays accurate messages within a reasonable period of time;
- Implements improvements after discussion with supervisor;
- Participates in mandatory inservices.
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
- BLS (CPR)
- Request 2 professional reference letters prior to the interview one letter is required from a nursing instructor
- Copy of most recent transcript
- 250word essay on What being a nurse means to you and How this program will help you achieve your future goals as a nurse
- Successful Completion of one year of a twoyear Associate Degree or Diploma program or in the second semester of the third year in a Baccalaureate program
- 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 12hour shifts for the full duration of the 10week 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!
Youll thrive in this position if you:
- Act with Courage & Conviction you look at interactions activities and processes to maximize the patient customer and employee experience; speaks up for point of view with confidence even when the topic is controversial; shares point of view in a manner that builds support. You alert the right person when expectations or standards are not met or when UCMCs values are at risk. You ensure proper resolution is achieved and an explanation is received; escalates appropriately if needed
- Make Thoughtful Decisions you identify issues problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives Create relevant options including financial and resource implications for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision.
- Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence you identify issues problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives Create relevant options including financial and resource implications for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision
- Demonstrate PRIDE Valuesyou actively demonstrate UCMC values in your work and relationships. You encourage others to model the behaviors and proactively identify gaps.
Must comply with UCMCs COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.