2026 New Grad RN Residency - SH Emergency Department

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 nursing program and does not have clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. The Level I MWHC nurse is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare.

Practice Standards for a Level I Registered Nurse :

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level I Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of :

Exemplary Professional Practice Standards

Structural Empowerment Practice Standards

Transformational Leadership Practice Standards

New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient / family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to / from other health care team members.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient / staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

As an EOE / AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.