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New to Practice Registered Nurse (RN) - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System·Chester, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Delivers comprehensive patient care by conducting assessments, creating care plans, and administering medications. Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient flow and advocate for patient safety and quality improvement.

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Southside Medical Center

Southside Regional Medical Center is your community health care provider, a 300-bed facility located on a 50-acre campus with nearly 400 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Bon Secours – Southside Medical Center serves the communities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee and Chester and the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry and Southern Chesterfield.

Summary of Primary Function Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Essential Job Functions In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

  • Skills
  • Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
  • Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
  • Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
  • Coordination of patient care delivery
  • Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
  • Health teaching and health promotion
  • Patient advocacy and partnership
  • Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
  • Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
  • Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
  • Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
  • Accountability for professional actions
  • Effective stewardship of available resources
  • Conflict management and resilience
  • Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred) Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required) Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Range

Minimum

$30.51

Maximum

$48.80

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours [https://careers.bonsecours.com/us/en/life-at-bon-secours?utm_source=job_description] associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits

may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [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 [recruitment@mercy.com].

Requirements

Requires a valid nursing license and either an Associate of Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing. BLS certification is preferred, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is desired.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Conflict Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Quality Improvement
  • Nursing Process
  • Health Teaching
  • Nursing Judgment
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Clinical Technology
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Chester, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bon Secours Health System

Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and...

Salary listed on 83 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Virginia nursing roles remain in steady demand

In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.

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