Nurse Extern-Med/Tele

UVA 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 policy and procedures, helps provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care, and maintains required skills and competencies.

This eight-week program runs from June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Shifts are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with weekends rotating. The base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentives such as shift differentials may be available to eligible positions.

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

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a nursing student entering the 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.
• No prior experience is required.
• Must work three 12-hour shifts per week after orientation, totaling 36–40 hours, on 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts with rotating weekends.

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.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed