Nurse Extern- OR

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Manassas, VA

7d

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 during hospitalization, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe environment and safe care delivery, performs administrative functions, and maintains required skills and competencies.

The eight-week program runs from 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 continue through the hiring process.

Requirements

• Must be an enrolled 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 to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• No prior experience 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.
• Collaborate with team members and physicians to support patient care and improve care processes.
• Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Communicate timely progress updates and information to team members.
• Partner with patients and families to address concerns related to healthcare delivery.
• Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed