Nurse Extern- Emergency Department
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, supports a safe care environment, and maintains necessary skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running from June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours across three 12-hour shifts per week. Externs must be flexible to work day or night shifts to align with their preceptor’s schedule. Compensation is $17.28 per hour, excluding any applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials.
Requirements
- Be a currently enrolled 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.
- Be flexible to work either day or night shifts to match the paired preceptor’s schedule.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.
- Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- Perform administrative support functions.
- Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
