New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Behavioral Health

Job overview

The New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Behavioral Health is an onsite role in Tuckahoe, VA. The position offers a pay range of $32.14 - $48.20 per hour, supporting the behavioral health units at Chippenham Hospital, a leading acute care facility. This year-long residency program provides a structured transition for new nurses into the behavioral health specialty. Participants engage in advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, and preceptorships to develop the critical thinking and clinical skills necessary for high-quality, compassionate patient care.

What you'll do

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift
• perform procedures and monitor patient status
• administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response
• document care in medical records
• teach patients and families about treatment plans and medications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

new grad eligible

tuckahoe va

chippenham hospital

registered nurse

behavioral health

$32.14-$48.20/hr

residency program

patient care

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, telemedicine, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and employee stock purchase plan.

Why this role

Specialized behavioral health residency track with Level I Trauma Center exposure.

About the employer

Chippenham Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.