Nurse Extern- Emergency Department

UVA 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 as needed, performs basic nursing skills delegated by an RN and in accordance with policies and procedures, supports a safe care environment, and maintains required skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. After orientation, externs work 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 available. The position pays $17.28 per hour, excluding any applicable incentives. The position is intended for nursing students entering their final year, with graduation scheduled 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 until graduation. After graduation and board completion, they must apply for an open position and complete the hiring process to continue employment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a nursing student entering the final year of nursing school, with graduation 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 assigned preceptor’s schedule.
No prior experience required.
Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.

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.
Work with team members to improve processes and patient experience.
Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns related to health care delivery.
Communicate timely progress updates to team members.
Support care consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.