DECEMBER 2026 NEW GRAD ONLY (LGH D37 General Med Surg, FT, 7a-7p)

About This Unit  * Beds: 33-bed General Medical Surgical Unit   * Patient Population: D37 cares for adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions. * Typical Cases: Our patients often have chronic illnesses that are experiencing acute exacerbation, as well as newly diagnosed conditions that require treatment and ongoing management. While addressing acute health concerns, we also focus on managing each patient's chronic conditions to promote overall health and recovery.  * Additional Info: D37 offers nurses the opportunity to develop and maintain a broad range of clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population. Nurses on the unit gain hands-on experience with advanced procedures and technologies, including IV insertion and management, urinary catheterization insertion and management, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), blood product administration, chest tube management, central line care and, enteral feeding tubes, telemetry monitoring, restraints, rectal tube management, and enemas.     Located in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system comprised of hospitals, medical centers, and a network of specialty and primary care practices throughout the Blue Ridge region. Centra has earned its fifth Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care.    The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) I is the entry level for new graduate nurses who are still in or finishing their new graduate orientation. This RN is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN I collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The Clinical Registered Nurse I provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care.