Nurse Extern- Intermediate Critical Care Unit

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

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 supports patients’ personal care and recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and consistent with policies 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, externs work 36–40 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be able to work either days or nights to match their preceptor’s schedule. The listed base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, may be available for eligible positions. The role is intended for nursing students entering their final year, with graduation expected 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 to continue in another role.

Requirements

Must 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.
Must be flexible to work days or nights to match the preceptor’s schedule.
Experience: None.
Licensure: Not applicable.
Additional required skills or requirements: None listed.

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 policy 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 support processes that improve patient experience and outcomes.
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 address concerns related to healthcare delivery.
Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.