Registered Nurse New Grad

City/State

Woodbridge VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate delivers nursing and patient care during the first year of practice while transitioning from academic preparation to independent professional practice. Working under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses and supported by the organizations nurse residency and onboarding program this role assesses patients delivers care administers medications and documents in the electronic health record within a growing scope of competency. The position matters because a structured well-supported first year builds the clinical judgment confidence and safety habits that shape a nurses entire career. As competencies are validated the new graduate takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity moving steadily toward the full independent practice of a staff registered nurse.

An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Entry level. Zero to one year of nursing experience. Clinical rotations completed during nursing school are expected.

Current state RN license is required upon hire. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Foundational nursing knowledge and developing clinical judgment. Growing skill in assessment care planning and medication administration under guidance. Openness to feedback coaching and precepted learning. Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation. Safe practice within scope and prompt escalation of concerns. Time management and prioritization across a patient assignment. Clear communication with patients families and the care team. Commitment to residency education and competency validation.

• Provides nursing and patient care during the first year of practice within a growing scope of competency.
• Works under the guidance of preceptors and experienced registered nurses to build clinical skills and judgment.
• Completes patient assessments and contributes to individualized care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments safely and escalates concerns promptly.
• Participates in the nurse residency onboarding and competency validation program.
• Documents assessments interventions and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Takes on progressively greater autonomy and patient complexity as competencies are validated.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates clearly with patients and families.
• Follows safety infection control and DNV/CMS standards at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $36.00 - $36.00 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials standby/on-call pay overtime shift premiums extra-shift incentives or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications experience location market conditions and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation sick time and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging cancer services cardiovascular care emergency care lab services orthopedics weight loss services and more all powered through Sentara eCare a comprehensive electronic medical record addition to our hospital Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge Lorton Springfield and Alexandria Va. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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