Nurse Extern- Pre/Post

UVA Community 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, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy 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 over three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match their preceptor’s schedule. Compensation is $17.28 per hour.

Applicants must be nursing students entering their final year, with expected graduation 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 through 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 a 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 assigned preceptor’s schedule.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: Not applicable.
• Work 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts following orientation.

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 patient experience and outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Communicate timely progress updates to team members and use communication methods and tools to support quality decisions.
• Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns about healthcare delivery.
• Support regulatory requirements, including those of The Joint Commission.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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