Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • 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 as needed for recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedures, supports safe care delivery, and maintains required skills and competencies.

The program lasts eight weeks, from 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. 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

• Be a 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.
• Be flexible to work either day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: Not applicable.
• Additional required skills: None specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.
• Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Provide a safe environment and support the 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed