New Grad RN Resident Telemetry

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a paid, year-long HCA Healthcare Residency Program for graduate nurses, designed to support the transition from nursing school to registered nurse practice and build clinical and critical-thinking skills. Residents receive advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulations to measure and evaluate skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project. The listed cohort start date is Summer 2026, with Med Surg listed as the available specialty. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. Working with medical providers and other members of the care team, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The resident advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports a positive patient experience. 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 one year of employment.
No previous experience needed.
Other certifications may be required during employment.
Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

Assess patients at admission and during 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 the provider and intervene as appropriate when an unintended medication response occurs.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them 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 care team members to deliver individualized care.
Participate in residency education, preceptorship, hands-on simulations, mentoring, and an evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.