New Grad RN Residency
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Charleston, SCFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Trident Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, transitioning from a student nurse to a registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
- In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response, notifying providers and intervening as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for understanding.
Program Components
- 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.
- Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in South Carolina
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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.