Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA Health • Haymarket, 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 policies and procedures, helps maintain a safe care environment, and completes administrative support functions. The Nurse Extern is expected to maintain necessary skills and competencies.

This is an eight-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 days or nights to match their preceptor’s schedule. Nurse Externs may remain employed in the role until graduation; after graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and complete the hiring process to continue employment.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in nursing school and entering the 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.
• Be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• Experience: None.

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.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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