Student Nurse Extern (3 Shifts Per Week)

Summer 2023 Nurse Extern Program

Full-time, Night Shift

General Medicine and Medical ICU.

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 a BSN or a direct entry MSN program. The focus for the nurse externship program will include Adult In-Patient Units, including Medical/Surgical and Medical ICU.

In this 10-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 UChicago! Following the summer 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.

Application submissions are due no later than April 21st, 2023.*

All Interviews will be via Zoom on April 25th or 26th.

The formal Nurse Extern program will start Monday, June 12th, 2023 – August 19, 2023

Required Qualifications

• Please upload all documents and references letters via the "candidate document uploads" on your candidate profile.
• BLS (CPR)
• Be entering the final year of a BSN or direct entry MSN program with graduation expected by spring of the following year
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required
• Request 2 professional reference letters prior to interview - one letter is required from a nursing instructor
• Copy of most recent transcript
• All required documents are due by April 21st, please start the application process now.
• Be enrolled full time in an accredited BSN program or direct entry MSN program
• 250-word essay on “What being a nurse means to you?” and “How this program will help you achieve your future goals as a nurse?”

Nurse Externship Details

• Positions will include only night shift opportunities
• Candidates will be expected to work some weekends
• Candidates need to be available for 3, 12-hour shifts for the full duration of the 10-week program

• Demonstrate PRIDE Values – you actively demonstrate UCMC values in your work and relationships. You encourage others to model the behaviors and proactively identify gaps.
• 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
• 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 UCMC’s values are at risk. You ensure proper resolution is achieved and an explanation is received; escalates appropriately if needed