Nurse Residency - Med Surg

HCA Healthcare•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Residency is a paid, year-long program at Corpus Christi Medical Center designed to help graduate nurses transition from the classroom to hospital 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 simulations to measure and evaluate skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and the opportunity to work collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the resident provides individualized 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 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.
Other certifications may be required during employment.
No previous experience is needed.
Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in their condition.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care in the patient medical record accurately, thoroughly, 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, anticipate needs, and work to resolve them proactively.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Translate complex medical terminology to promote understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other care team members to deliver individualized, comprehensive care.
Participate in residency education, preceptorship, simulations, mentoring, and an evidence-based practice project.

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, 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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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.