New Grad RN Residency – MWH Emergency Department

Job Description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited program without clinical RN experience. They are responsible for developing the skills necessary for competent Level II nursing within one year of employment.

Practice Standards:

Focus areas include: Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and Innovation & Improvement standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate nursing care and oversee team members using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Involve patients, families, and healthcare team in care planning and discharge teaching.
• Communicate care plans and pertinent information to team members.
• Assist leadership in defining standards of care and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to safe operational activities and unit needs assessments.
• Participate in committees shaping nursing and hospital policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with no RN experience; prior experience preferred.
• Valid RN license from Virginia or reciprocal state.
• BSN preferred.
• AHA BLS CPR required at hire; ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, ENPC, and TNCC required within specified timeframes.
• Must meet diversity and inclusion employment standards.