About the role#
As a Nurse Extern in the Clinical Decision Unit, you will work directly under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patient care and administrative operations. This summer program provides hands-on experience in a hospital setting, helping you build core nursing skills while contributing to the daily care of patients.
What you'll do#
- Assist patients with personal care to support their recovery.
- Perform basic nursing tasks as delegated by an RN.
- Maintain a safe environment and ensure the safe delivery of care.
- Handle administrative support functions.
- Work with your team to improve processes and ensure a positive patient experience.
- Partner with patients and families to resolve care-related concerns.
- Ensure consistent communication across the care team.
- Assist with departmental meetings.
- Maintain your required skills and clinical competencies.
What you'll need#
- You must be a nursing student entering your last year of school.
- Your graduation date must fall between December 2027 and May 2028.
- BSN students must have completed their third year.
- ASN students must have completed their first year.
Location & details#
- Location: Manassas, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 14, 2027, to August 7, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 36-40 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. You must be flexible to work either day or night shifts to match your assigned preceptor.
- Compensation: $17.28 per hour.
About UVA Health
UVA Health is an academic health system based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1819, the organization operates four hospitals and includes the UVA School of Medicine and the UVA School of Nursing. It maintains over 1,000 inpatient beds and supports more than 1 million outpatient encounters each year. The system employs over 1,000 physicians and researchers across various clinical and research departments.
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