Nurse Extern- OR

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 patient recovery and wellness by assisting with personal care, performing basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, helping maintain a safe care environment, and completing administrative support tasks. The extern is expected to maintain necessary skills and competencies. This is an 8-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. After 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 position is intended for nursing students entering their final year who are scheduled to graduate between December 2027 and May 2028. BSN students must have completed their third year, and ASN students must have completed their first year. 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. The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending or stooping, and repetitive body movements; communicative, auditory, and visual proficiency; attention to detail; legible writing; and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds occasionally. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required as needed. Use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required for infection prevention. Additional duties may be assigned.

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 day or night shifts to match the schedule of the assigned preceptor.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending or stooping, repetitive body movements, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Have communicative, auditory, and visual proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to write legibly.

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 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.
Collaborate with physicians and other care team members on patient-care processes.
Support coordination of patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns related to health care delivery.
Provide timely progress updates and communicate information that supports quality decisions and care.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.