Nurse Residency Program

HCA Healthcare•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a paid, year-long program designed to help graduate nurses transition from the classroom to clinical practice and develop clinical and critical-thinking skills. Residents receive 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 in accordance with departmental requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models. The resident also advocates for patients, families, and caregivers to support a positive patient experience.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within one year of employment.
No previous experience needed.
Some travel may be needed for training.
Other certifications may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients during admission and each scheduled shift, 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 patients have unintended medication responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and address 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 so patients and caregivers can understand it.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team.
Participate in advanced clinical training, educational sessions, preceptorship, hands-on simulations, mentoring, and an evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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 and financial wellbeing resources.
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.