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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.
Click here to learn more about Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital!
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.
All applicants who are selected to enroll in this internship will be expected to complete the summer schedule. Students who successfully complete the S.H.I.P. schedule will be provided with preferential job placement.
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:
- Hospitalist
- CNE
- Directors
- Nursing Education
- Specialty units like ICU, Emergency Department, and Women's Health.
- And so much more!!
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.
- Main Campus Hospital
- Main Campus Outpatient Surgery Center
- Free Standing ED (North of the city)
- Outpatient Care Center (Downtown location)
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
- Magnet designation for Nursing Excellence (4x)
- American College of Cardiology – Excellence in heart attack care (10x)
- US News Award – Top Maternity Care Hospitals
- CMS 5 Star Hospital
- Practice Green Health – Partner for Change Award
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At Sentara, our differences are our strengths. The unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences that each Sentara colleague brings to work are what make Sentara special and what allows us to deliver excellent service and care to our patients, members, and communities.
Sentara 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.
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