Nursing Career Event

Sentara Health

. Provide nursing and patient care during the first year of practice .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNorfolk • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and care plan contribution while transitioning from academic training to independent nursing practice. Capable of developing clinical judgment and safe practice habits in various nursing environments.

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Registered Nurse (RN) QualificationPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationElectronic Health Record DocumentationClinical Judgment Development

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCare Plan ContributionElectronic Health Record DocumentationClinical Judgment Development

Soft Skills

Confidence BuildingSafe Practice Habits

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualification

Industry Keywords

NursingPatient CareNew Graduate NurseSentara Nurse ResidencyMedical-SurgicalIntermediate CareStepdownCritical CareEmergency Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nursing and patient care during the first year of practice
Transition from academic preparation to independent professional practice
Assess patients
Contribute to care plans
Administer medications
Document in the electronic health record
Participate in Sentara’s nurse residency and onboarding program
Work with preceptors and experienced RNs
Build clinical judgment, confidence, and safe practice habits
Assume greater autonomy and patient complexity as competencies are validated
Attend the RN networking and hiring event at Topgolf
Explore opportunities in Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Stepdown, Critical Care, Emergency Department, and other nursing areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification
New graduate nurse in the first year of practice
Transition from academic preparation to independent professional practice
Ability to work multiple shifts
Ability to work on-site at Sentara Hampton Roads hospitals
Ability to assess patients
Ability to contribute to care plans
Ability to administer medications
Ability to document in the electronic health record
Ability to develop clinical judgment and safe practice habits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for qualified candidates
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and sick leave
Employee Assistance Program and wellness support
Certification reimbursement
Free CEUs
Professional development resources
Tuition assistance and discounted education through Guild Education
Student debt repayment up to $10,000
401(k)/403(b) retirement plans with employer match
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
Training and advancement tracks
Tobacco-free environment