Nurse Extern - Critical Care

Job Code: NU1060

 ABOUT US

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a nursing student entering their last year of nursing school with a graduation date between
December 2026- May 2027.
 

IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Submission: Opens September 11th 2025 Closes: March 2nd 2026
Program Duration: 8 Weeks, Beginning June 5th 2026, Ending August 1st 2026
 

SCHEDULE:
• 36-40 hours, three, 12-hour shifts a week following orientation.
• Candidates must have the flexibility to work either day or night shifts to match the schedule of the preceptor they are paired with.
COMPENSATION:
• $16.00 hour
 

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 JOB TYPE

Classification: Non-exempt

Supervises Positions: No

 JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a UVA Community Health Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Assists patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.

Performs basic nursing skills as delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedures to promote patient health and wellness.

• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Performs administrative support functions.

• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.

Patient Care: Works with team members to develop or improve processes to assure a remarkable patient experience.  

  • Creates and maintains a healthy work environment that results in improved patient outcomes, retention, and organizational excellence.  
  • Collaborates with physicians to develop or improve processes surrounding care of patients. 
  • Coordinates the provision of patient care through delegation, problem solving, time management and organizational skills. 

Quality: Works in partnership with leaders to create, support, and maintain a culture of professional accountability. 

  • Partners with family and patients to resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care. 
  • Assures that team members provide care that is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements. 

Communication: Ensures timely and consistent communication to provide exemplary care.  

  • Provides progress updates to team members in a timely manner. 
  • Utilizes communication methods and tools to deliver information that improves quality of personal and organizational decisions. 
  • Collaborates with physicians to develop or improve processes surrounding care of patients. 
  • Assists with conducting departmental meetings.   
  • Creates an environment that supports and respects differences and belonging.  
  • Coaches and mentors the team in order to achieve goals. 

Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates core knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.  

  • Meets and maintains required certifications and licenses.  
  • Monitors operations on a daily basis and provides guidance to the nursing team. 
  • Develops and implements plan for self-development and succession planning.  

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Currently enrolled student nurses who graduate December of 2025-May 2027. BSN students who have completed their 3rd year; ASN students who have completed their 1st year. 

Students may remain employed as a Nurse Extern until graduation completion. Following graduation and board completion they will need to apply for open positions and continue through the hiring process.

Experience: None Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 OTHER

  • May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
  • On call responsibilities as directed: No
  • Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No

 


The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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