Nurse Extern-Med/Tele

UVA Community Health•Culpeper, VA

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, supports a safe environment and safe delivery of care, and maintains necessary skills and competencies. The position is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. Following orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The listed shift is 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with rotating weekends. Applicants must be nursing students entering their 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. Students may remain employed as Nurse Externs until graduation. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and complete the hiring process. The base compensation is $17.28 per hour. Applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives, may be available to eligible positions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a nursing program and entering the final year, 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.
No prior experience is required.
The posting lists no additional required skills or requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care as needed to support optimal recovery during hospitalization.
Perform basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide a safe environment and support safe delivery of care.
Perform administrative support functions.
Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
Work with team members to improve processes and 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 tools to support quality decisions.
Partner with patients and families to address concerns related to healthcare delivery.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.