Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA Community Health • Manassas, 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 safe care delivery, 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. Candidates must be flexible to work days or nights to match their preceptor’s schedule. Day, mid, or night shifts are available.

The position is intended for nursing students entering their final year, with graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2028. 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. The posting lists compensation as $17.28 per hour and also later lists a base rate of $17.80 per hour; applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, is not included in the base rate.

Requirements

• Be a currently enrolled 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.
• Be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the paired preceptor’s schedule.
• No prior experience required.
• No licensure requirement is listed.
• No additional required skills or requirements are listed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care as needed to support optimal 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.
• Work under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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