Registered Nurse (Rn) - New Grad

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital!
Candidates should apply for this job opening if they fall into one of the following categories:

• Recent graduate from an accredited nursing program who has successfully completed all requirements to obtain a nursing license; or
• Recent graduate from an accredited nursing program who has been unable to take the NCLEX examination due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in an area where the licensing exceptions have been made; or
• RN student enrolled in the final semester of an accredited nursing program; or
• RN student enrolled in an accredited nursing program who has completed at least their first round of clinicals and are prepared to begin working in a nursing support role.

Please apply for this requisition if you are interested in roles in one or more of the following facilities:
• Memorial Regional Medical Center
• Rappahannock General Hospital
• Richmond Community Hospital
• St. Francis Medical Center
• St. Mary's Hospital
• Southside Medical Center
Once applied, the talent acquisition team will route you for the appropriate role and location.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: Varies by location/role (Part-time and Full-time positions available)
Work Shift: Varies by location/role
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad - Rappahannock General Hospital
Job Summary:
The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition
• Ability to perform at a higher patient-to-nurse ratio
• Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Diploma of Nursing or Associate of Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Work Experience:

• Previous RN experience on a similar nursing unit or Long-Term Care setting

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Work Shift:
All (United States of America)
Department:
Emergency Department - Rappahannock
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.