Nurse Residency, Med Surg
Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and foster valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will transition from student to registered nurse within a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care according to departmental requirements and professional standards.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
- Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses, intervening as necessary for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
- Collaborate on an evidence-based practice project.
Program Learning Experiences
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Monthly educational sessions.
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.