Nurse Extern- Med/Surg

UVA Community Health • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

UVA Community Health is hiring a Nurse Extern for its Medical Surgical service. The extern performs patient-care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Duties include assisting patients with personal care, performing basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supporting a safe care environment, and maintaining necessary 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 across 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 listed as available. The base compensation is $17.28 per hour; applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, may also be available to eligible positions.

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, and ASN students must have completed their first year. Externs may remain employed in the role until graduation is complete. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process.

Requirements

• 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.
• Have flexibility to work day or night shifts to match the paired preceptor’s schedule.
• No prior experience is required.
• 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 policy and procedures.
• Help provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Perform administrative support functions.
• Maintain necessary skills and competencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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