Fall 2026 New Graduate Nurse Residency (July-August Graduates Only)
About The Position
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
- ACLS or PALS certification (meets BLS requirement)
- NRP certification (for specific units)
- De-escalation training (for specific units)
Nice To Haves
- New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete specialty certification requirements (ACLS, PALS, NRP, De-escalation training).
Responsibilities
- Direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients.
- Supervision of assigned personnel.
Benefits
- Commensurate with experience.
- Eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
- 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
- Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee
- Annual Employee Survey
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
