Nurse Extern- Critical Care Unit

UVA Community Health•Haymarket, VA

4d•Onsite

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, helps maintain a safe environment and safe delivery of care, performs administrative support functions, and maintains necessary skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program at Haymarket UVA Hospital, 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 hourly base compensation is $17.28. The position is intended for nursing students entering their final year of nursing school, with graduation 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 is complete. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as 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.
Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the schedule of the assigned preceptor.
No prior experience required.
Must work 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts following orientation during the program.

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 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 improve processes and patient experience.
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 resolve concerns related to health care delivery.
Perform additional duties as assigned.