Nurse Extern- Intermediate Critical Care Unit

Overview

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- Intermediate Critical Care Unit role at UVA Community Health.

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

• Application Submission:
  Opens September 11, 2025
• Closes:
  March 2, 2026

• Program Duration: 8 weeks, Beginning June 8, 2026, Ending August 1, 2026
• Schedule:
  
  36-40 hours, three 12-hour shifts per 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

• $16.00 per hour

• 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
• Maintains a safe environment and safe delivery of care
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care; performs administrative support functions; maintains necessary skills and competencies
• 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
• 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
• Provides progress updates to team members in a timely manner and uses effective communication tools
• Assists with conducting departmental meetings and fosters an environment that supports differences and belonging
• Coaches and mentors the team to achieve goals
• 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 and provides guidance to the nursing team
• Develops and implements a plan for self-development and succession planning

• Education:
  
  Currently enrolled student nurses who graduate December 2025–May 2027. BSN students who have completed their 3rd year; ASN students who have completed their 1st year
• Experience:
  
  None
• Licensure: N/A
• Physical Demands:
  See below
• Other:
  On-call and travel requirements as described by program

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.

• Physical Demands Code: 3A, Administration
• Work Function/Activity:
  Sedentary to light physical demand
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping; frequent repetitive movements; ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs occasionally

• 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 and facilities as needed:
  No