Nurse Extern-Med/Tele
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 to support recovery, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and consistent with policy and procedures, helps maintain a safe environment and safe delivery of care, and performs administrative support functions. The Nurse Extern 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, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. The listed shift is nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with rotating weekends. The role is intended for nursing students entering their final year and graduating between December 2027 and May 2028. 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. UVA Community Health is part of the UVA Health academic health system and describes its work as providing whole-person care in community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices, bringing expert care close to home. The base compensation is $17.28 per hour; this rate excludes any applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a nursing student and graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
- BSN students must have completed their third year; ASN students must have completed their first year.
- No prior experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care as needed to support optimal recovery during hospitalization.
- Perform basic nursing skills delegated by a Registered Nurse 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 progress updates to team members in a timely manner.
- Partner with patients and families to address concerns related to health care delivery.
- Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
