Nurse Extern- Operating Room

Overview

Nurse Extern - Operating Room

Job Code: NU1060

• 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, June 8, 2026 – August 1, 2026

• 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.

• Compensation: $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.
• 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.

• 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 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 on a daily basis and provides guidance to the nursing team.
• Develops and implements a plan for self-development and succession planning.

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

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

Additional Skills/Requirements: 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.

The job 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

Note:

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