Resident I Grad Nurse Med Surg
About The Position
The Resident I Graduate Nurse participates in HCA Healthcare’s year-long residency program at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, designed to support the transition from nursing school to registered nursing practice. The paid program includes specialty-area clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulations to assess and develop skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and collaboration on an evidence-based practice project. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable nursing practice standards. Working with medical providers and the care team, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models. The role also 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), obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within one year of employment.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in condition.
- 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’ 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 to support patient and caregiver understanding.
- Collaborate with medical providers and other care-team members to deliver individualized patient care.
- Participate in residency training, 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.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Retirement resources and financial wellbeing support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
