Nurse Extern-Family Birth Center

UVA Community Health • Culpeper, VA

7d • Onsite

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. Duties include assisting patients with personal care to support recovery, performing basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, helping maintain a safe environment and safe care delivery, and maintaining necessary skills and competencies.

This is an eight-week program from June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The posting specifies night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends.

Applicants must be nursing students entering their final year, with graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2028. BSN students must have completed their third year; ASN students must have completed their first year. Externs may remain employed until graduation. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process. The role is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

• Be a 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.
• No experience is required.
• The position requires night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and rotating weekends.
• Following orientation, work 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse.
• 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.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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