Nurse Extern-IMCU

UVA Health • Culpeper, 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, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe care environment, and maintains required skills and competencies.

This is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The position is listed as days, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with rotating weekends. Applicants must be nursing students entering their 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. 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.

UVA Community Health is part of the UVA Health academic health system and provides care through community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. The organization emphasizes whole-person care, meaningful connections with patients, community wellness, and bringing expert care close to home.

Requirements

• Be a currently enrolled nursing student entering the last 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.
• No experience is required.
• Meet and maintain applicable certifications and licenses as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse.
• 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.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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