Nurse Extern- Med/Surg

UVA Health • Haymarket, VA

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern performs patient-care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role assists patients with personal care to support recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, helps provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care, performs administrative support functions, and maintains required skills and competencies.

The program lasts eight weeks, from June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. After orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be able to work either days or nights to match their preceptor’s schedule. Students may remain employed as Nurse Externs until graduation. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and complete the hiring process to continue employment.

The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour. The role may include additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• BSN students must have completed their third year; ASN students must have completed their first year.
• Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending or stooping, and repetitive body movements are required.
• Must have communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write legibly.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care as needed to support recovery during hospitalization.
• Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Help provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Perform administrative support functions.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Communicate progress updates to team members in a timely manner.
• Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns about healthcare delivery.
• Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed