Nurse Extern- OR
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 necessary skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running from June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. After orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours across three 12-hour shifts per week. Externs must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match their preceptor’s schedule. The hourly base compensation is $17.28. Applicants must be nursing students entering their final year, 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. 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.
Requirements
- Be a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school, with expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2028.
- BSN students must have completed their third year, or ASN students must have completed their first year.
- Be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the paired 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 policies and procedures.
- Help provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- Perform administrative support functions.
- Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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