New Grad RN Resident Med Surg

HCA Healthcare•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is hiring a new graduate RN Resident for its year-long HCA Healthcare Residency Program. The paid program supports the transition from nursing school to registered nurse through advanced specialty-area clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on skills simulations, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and an evidence-based practice project. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the resident provides individualized, compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage,” and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers. The position is based at St. David's Georgetown Hospital, a comprehensive healthcare facility north of Austin, Texas. 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), obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within one year of employment.
No previous experience needed.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response.
Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when unintended medication responses occur.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and address them proactively.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Explain complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to deliver individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Participate in residency training, simulations, mentoring, preceptorship, and an evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

Paid residency program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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.
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.