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Charlottesville, VA
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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is accepting applications for our 2025 Student Healthcare Internship Program (S.H.I.P)
Must apply before February 14th for consideration .
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The S.H.I.P 8-week program gives students within their last 2 semesters of a Registered Nurse program the opportunity to shadow and learn valuable skills in a real hospital setting.
S.H.I.P. provides aspiring nurses unique opportunities to earn premium pay while working in an acute care setting at this nationally recognized, four-time Magnet-designated community hospital, located in Charlottesville Va.
Allapplicants who are selected toenroll in this internship will be expected to complete the summerschedule. Students who successfully complete theS.H.I.P. schedulewill be provided with preferential jobplacement.
Minimum Requirements :
- Student of a Registered Nursing Program within 2 semesters of graduation
- Availability for 1 shift per week on home unit (12 hour) and a half day shadow and lunch.
- Availability for first week orientation within home unit. (3 Twelve-hour shifts)
SHIP candidates receive :
Paid Internship!
Preferential hiring status after completion of the program.
Experiences in several areas including :
Important Dates :
Panel Interviews - February 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26th
Participants Selected - March 3rd
Program Begins - May 20th
Unit Orientation- 3 shifts on home unit begins May 27th
Program Graduation and Luncheon - July 30th
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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville is renowned for its historic sites, beautiful parks and waterways, family-friendly activities, vibrant arts and culture, excellent shopping opportunities, guided tours, and accessible experiences for all visitors.
Who We Are :
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a 176-bed facility that focuses on consistently setting the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Orthopedics, and Maternity.
Where We Are :
Our beautiful campus is located in the rolling foothills in the Pantops area of Charlottesville Virginia. Conveniently located, only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Charlottesville's vibrant downtown, our location provides ample free parking, lovely walking trails and stunning views of the surrounding mountains, lakes, rivers, woodlands, and vineyards.
What Makes this Team Special :
Since our founding more than 100 years ago, Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of patients, and we are committed to delivering a distinctive combination of cutting-edge technology along with our Caring Tradition , the promise of personalized care tailored to the needs of each individual patient.
Our Recognitions
Job Summary
Employed unlicensed assistive staff members who have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation and are actively enrolled in an accredited RN program. Accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional registered nurse or APRN provider to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nursing or medical staff.
Nursing students in their final one or two clinical rotations or equivalent senior year prior to graduation will be able to complete higher level tasks as reflected in the advanced level optional competencies including shadowing / partnering with specialty nurses and peripheral IV insertion.
Validated acceptance in and actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program with minimum of one semester / clinical rotation completed is required.
Qualifications :
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Skills
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
