Nurse Extern- Med/Surg

UVA Health • 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 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 care environment, and supports administrative functions. The extern must 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 over three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work days or nights to match their preceptor’s schedule; day, mid, and night shifts are available. Students may remain employed as Nurse Externs until graduation. After graduation and completion of board requirements, they must apply for open positions and proceed through the hiring process.

The base compensation is $17.28 per hour. The stated rate excludes any applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives available to eligible positions.

Requirements

• Must 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.
• Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the preceptor’s schedule.
• No prior experience required.

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.
• Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Partner with patients and families to address concerns about health-care delivery.
• Communicate timely progress updates to team members and use communication tools to support quality decisions.
• Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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