Resident II RN - Cardiology Stepdown

HCA Healthcare•Asheville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Hospital’s HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a paid, year-long program that supports nurses transitioning from school into professional practice. The program provides specialty-area clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulations to measure and evaluate 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 the department’s needs 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.
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 patient status.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care in the patient medical record accurately, promptly, and thoroughly.
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 patient 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 in a way that supports understanding.
Work collaboratively with medical providers and other members of the care team.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time-away programs, including 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.
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.