Nurse Extern-OR

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

The Nurse Extern performs patient-care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient or outpatient setting. The role assists patients with personal care as needed during hospitalization, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe care environment, performs administrative functions, and maintains required skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running from June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 40 hours per week, with days-based 4/10-hour shifts. The position is intended for nursing students entering their final year, with graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2028. 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 position is classified as non-exempt. The base compensation is $17.28 per hour; this rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives available to eligible positions. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a nursing program and entering the final year, with a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
BSN students must have completed their third year; ASN students must have completed their first year.
No prior experience required.
Must meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend or stoop frequently; perform frequent repetitive body movements; communicate effectively; use auditory and visual skills; attend to detail; write legibly; and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care as needed to support optimal recovery during hospitalization.
Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedures to promote patient health and wellness.
Provide a safe environment and 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.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members on processes surrounding patient care.
Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with leaders to support a culture of professional accountability and with patients and families to resolve concerns about healthcare delivery.
Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Communicate timely progress updates and use communication methods and tools to support quality decisions.
Assist with conducting departmental meetings.
Help create an environment that supports and respects differences and belonging; coach and mentor the team to achieve goals.
Maintain required certifications and licenses and monitor daily operations while providing guidance to the nursing team.
Develop and implement a plan for self-development and succession planning.
Perform additional duties as assigned.