Nurse Extern-IMCU

UVA Community Health • Culpeper, 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, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe environment and safe delivery of care, and maintains necessary 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. The listed schedule is days, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends. The base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentive compensation may be additional.

Applicants must be nursing students entering their final year, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028. BSN students must have completed their third year, and ASN students must have completed their first year. Nurse Externs may remain employed in the role until graduation is complete. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school, 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.
• Licensure is not applicable.
• Schedule: 36–40 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts after orientation; days, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends.
• Physical ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and bend or stoop; perform frequent repetitive body movements; communicate, hear, and see proficiently; write legibly; and occasionally lift, push, or pull 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 policies and procedures.
• Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Perform administrative support functions.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed