Nurse Extern- Pre/Post
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 as needed to support recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, helps maintain a safe environment and safe delivery of care, performs administrative support functions, and maintains required skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, 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 day or night shifts 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. Base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentive programs may be additional.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in nursing school and entering the final year of study, with expected graduation 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 either day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending or stooping; repetitive body movements; effective communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; legible writing; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.
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 policy 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 related to healthcare delivery.
- Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to improve patient-care processes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
