Nurse Extern- Pre/Post

UVA Health•Haymarket, 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 assists patients with personal care as needed, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe care environment, 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 across three 12-hour shifts. Externs must be flexible to work 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 position pays $17.28 per hour, excluding any applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives available to eligible positions.

Requirements

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.
Be flexible to work day or night shifts according to the paired preceptor’s schedule.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.

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.
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 to improve processes surrounding patient care.
Coordinate the provision of patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns related to healthcare delivery.
Communicate timely progress updates and use communication tools to support quality decisions.
Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.