Nurse Residency -Med Surg Ortho

HCA Healthcare • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Corpus Christi Medical Center The Heart Hospital is a paid, year-long program for graduate nurses that supports the transition from the classroom to professional nursing practice. 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 experience collaborating on an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care according to department requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, 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.

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 obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within one year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• No previous experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients at 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 administration in the patient medical record accurately and promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when an unintended medication response occurs.
• 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 in a way that supports understanding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, 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