Nurse Extern, Full-Time, Days

University of Chicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Candidates need to be available for Three, 12-hour shifts for the full duration of the 8-week program

Responsibilities

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