Nurse Extern- Medical Oncology

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, 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, helps maintain a safe environment and safe delivery of care, and maintains necessary skills and competencies. This is an eight-week program running June 14, 2027, through August 7, 2027. After orientation, the schedule is 36–40 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work day or night shifts to match their preceptor’s schedule. The stated base compensation is $17.28 per hour. Externs may remain employed in the role until graduation; after graduation and board completion, they must apply for open positions and complete the hiring process to continue employment.

Requirements

Must 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 days or nights to match the preceptor’s schedule.
Must be able to work 36–40 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts, following orientation.
Must meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional 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 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 a remarkable patient experience and improved patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient care through delegation, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Partner with patients and families to resolve concerns related to healthcare delivery.
Communicate progress updates to team members in a timely manner.
Meet and maintain required certifications and licenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned.