Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad - Emergency Department
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Health is searching for a NEW GRAD RN with healthcare experience to join the team at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in the Emergency Department.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Health is searching for a NEW GRAD RN with healthcare experience to join the team at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in the Emergency Department.
Job Description
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 organization's 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Entry level; zero to one year of nursing experience
- Clinical rotations completed during nursing school expected
- Previous clinical experience (EMT, PCT, paramedic, corpsman) highly preferred for ED
- Current state RN license required upon hire
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- $7,500 Sign-on Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.