Nurse Extern- Med/Surg

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern performs a variety of 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 for optimal recovery during hospitalization, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, helps provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care, performs administrative support functions, and maintains necessary skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following 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. The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour; the rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives for eligible positions. Applicants must be nursing students entering their final year, 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. Students may remain employed as a Nurse Extern until graduation. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process. The position is with UVA Community Health, part of the UVA Health academic health system, and contributes to patient care decisions and support for medical technologies while providing care in the community setting. The role may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask. The description indicates travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as 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.
Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
Experience: none specified.
Licensure: not applicable.
Additional required skills: none specified.

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 with team members to develop or improve processes that support a remarkable patient experience and improved patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with patients and families to address concerns related to healthcare delivery.
Provide timely progress updates and communicate information that supports quality decisions and care.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to improve processes surrounding patient care.
Support a healthy, respectful work environment that values differences and belonging.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.