New Grad RN - Acute Care

HCA Healthcare • Marion, NC

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About The Position

Mission Hospital McDowell is hiring a new graduate Registered Nurse for its HCA Healthcare Residency Program, a paid, year-long program designed to help nurses transition from the classroom to professional practice. The Resident II Registered Nurse receives advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on skills simulations, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and the opportunity to collaborate on an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with departmental requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the nurse provides individualized and compassionate care using established nursing models and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers.

The role is based at Mission Hospital McDowell, a community hospital in Marion, North Carolina. Some travel may be needed for training.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
• No previous experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients during admission and scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in condition.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care in the patient medical record accurately and promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when unintended medication responses occur.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Explain complex medical terminology to support patient and caregiver understanding.
• Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive care.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree