Nurse Extern-Outpatient Surgical Care

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Duties include assisting patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery, performing basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedures, supporting a safe environment and safe delivery of care, performing administrative support functions, and maintaining necessary skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program beginning June 14, 2027, and ending August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour. The posting also notes that students may remain employed as a Nurse Extern until graduation; after graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process.

Requirements

Must be a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school.
The introductory section states a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028; the Qualifications section separately states graduation from December 2025 through May 2027.
No experience required.
Must follow applicable Life Support Training Policy details.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.
Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide a safe environment and support the safe delivery of care.
Perform administrative support functions.
Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
Work with team members to develop or improve processes that support a remarkable patient experience and improved patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with patients and families to address concerns related to health care delivery.
Communicate timely progress updates and information to team members.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.