Nurse Extern- Intermediate Critical Care Unit

UVA Community Health • Manassas, 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. 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 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 across three 12-hour shifts. Externs must be flexible to work days or nights to match their preceptor’s schedule. 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 to continue employment.

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.
• Must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match the paired preceptor’s schedule.
• No prior experience required.
• Applicants must meet and maintain required certifications and licenses as applicable.

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.
• Provide a safe environment and support the 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