New Grad RN Resident Transplant Renal

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

About The Position

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a paid, year-long program designed to help graduate nurses transition from nursing school into registered nursing practice. The program provides 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 collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project. Cohort start dates are available in February, March, or April 2026. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care team members, the resident provides individualized, compassionate care using established nursing models, and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers.

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 is needed.
Travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

Assess patients during admission and scheduled shifts, identify changes in condition, and report those changes.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when patients have unintended medication responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate and address patient needs 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 to support patient and caregiver understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive care.

Benefits

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 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.