New Grad RN Resident Oncology

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Resident is part of HCA Healthcare’s year-long, paid Residency Program at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center. The program supports the transition from student nurse to registered nurse through advanced specialty clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, hands-on skills simulations, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and a collaborative evidence-based practice project. Cohort start dates are available in January, February, and March 2027. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in keeping with department requirements and the scope and standards of nursing 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. The role 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 obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within one year of employment.
Additional certifications may be required during employment.
No previous experience needed.
Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

Assess patient condition during admission and scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
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 for therapeutic response.
Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when patients have unintended responses to medication.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and 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 support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to provide individualized care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including 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.
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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.