New Graduate Nurse Residency

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

19d

About The Position

New Graduate RN Residency: VHC Health Nurse Residency Program is based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to effectively support new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional roles. Built on an evidence-based curriculum developed by experts from academic medical centers and nursing schools across the country, the program focuses on three critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role. Hospital Information: VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments! Goals: One of the primary goals of the program is to improve the residents’ critical thinking/clinical reasoning skills and ability to understand and use outcomes data to promote patient safety Further develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance Provide clinical nursing leadership at the point of care Strengthen your commitment to the profession of nursing Evolve in the formation of an individual professional development plan Incorporate research-based evidence linked to practice outcomes into the care he or she provides Structure of the residency program: Full-time Employment; schedules vary by department At least 6-8 weeks of unit-specific orientation and preceptorship will be integrated into program (new graduate RN will work the same schedule as preceptor) Program lasts about 1 year and Residents will meet regularly as a cohort once a month for four hours with access to preceptors and expert resident facilitators Completion of an evidence-based project Mentoring on a professional development plan Nurse and program evaluation, including completion of the required Vizient/AACN and institutional surveys Job Description Purpose & Scope: Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

Associate's in Nursing Required or, Bachelor's in Nursing Required
New Graduate: under one year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or, Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required

Responsibilities

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients.
The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel.
The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care.
Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.
The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.
The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.
Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.
Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways
Eligible Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match and much more!