Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

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 supports patients’ recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, promotes a safe care environment, and maintains required skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running June 14 through August 7, 2027. After orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work days or nights to align with 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. The listed base compensation is $17.28 per hour; the posting also lists $17.80 per hour. Additional eligible incentive compensation may include shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives.

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 according to the preceptor’s schedule.
No prior experience is required.

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 policy and procedures.
Help 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 patient experience and outcomes.
Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Communicate timely progress updates to team members and use communication tools to support quality decisions.
Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns related to health care delivery.
Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.