Nurse Extern- NICU

UVA 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 as needed, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe environment and safe delivery of care, and maintains necessary skills and competencies.

This is an eight-week program beginning June 14, 2027 and ending August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match their preceptor’s schedule. The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour.

The posting describes the program as intended for nursing students entering their final year of nursing school. 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.

Requirements

• Be a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school; the posting specifies a graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• For BSN students, have completed the third year; for ASN students, have completed the first year.
• Work 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts following orientation.
• Be flexible to work either day or night shifts to match the assigned preceptor’s schedule.
• No prior experience required.
• No licensure required; additional required skills and requirements are listed as N/A.

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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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