Nurse Extern- Mother Baby

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • 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 extern assists patients with personal care, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, promotes a safe care environment, and maintains required 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. Externs must be flexible to work day or night shifts to align with their preceptor’s schedule. The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, may be available for eligible positions.

The posting describes the role as a Nurse Extern- Mother Baby, but the duties and qualifications provided are stated generally for a Nurse Extern. The description also says 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.

Requirements

• Must be a nursing student entering the last year of nursing school, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028, according to the opening qualifications.
• Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• The posting’s qualifications section separately states that applicants should be currently enrolled nursing students graduating December 2025–May 2027; BSN students must have completed their third year, and ASN students their first year.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: Not applicable.
• Additional required skills: None specified.
• The physical demands include frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending or stooping, and repetitive body movements; communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and legible writing; and occasional ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care as needed to support recovery during hospitalization.
• Perform basic nursing skills as 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 under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed