New Grad RN Resident Neurology

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at St. David’s Medical Center is a paid, year-long program designed to help new graduate nurses transition from the classroom to professional nursing practice. Residents receive 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 experience collaborating on an 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 accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care team members, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models. The resident 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), to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identify changes in condition, and report those changes.
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 unintended medication responses occur.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and address them proactively.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and potential side effects, and follow-up measures.
Translate complex medical terminology to support patient and caregiver understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to deliver 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, 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.
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.
The residency program is paid.