Registered Nurse - New Grad

sentara; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA is hiring RN New Grads for the Medicine, Surgical, Cardiac/Telemetry, Observation, Oncology, and IMCU units. Day and night shifts available, with a nurse residency and onboarding program to build competency.

An ADN is required (BSN preferred). Entry-level RN license with NCLEX-RN and BLS certification required. The role emphasizes patient care, assessments, and documentation in the EHR during the first year of practice.

Qualifications

• Foundational nursing knowledge and developing clinical judgment.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and precepted learning.
• Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation.

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.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Precepted learning

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Northern Virginia is Hiring RN New Grads in the following units. Day and Night Shifts Available

Units

• Medicine Unit
• Surgical Unit
• Cardiac/Telemetry
• Observation
• Oncology
• IMCU

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. The position matters because a structured, well-supported first year builds the clinical judgment, confidence, and safety habits that shape a nurse's 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION

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

MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

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

MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

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.

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.

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.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• 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 - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established 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 system. In 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,