Nurse Residency

Nurse Residency Hiring Event

HCA Houston Healthcare - North Houston Facilities

About the Program

The HCA Healthcare Nurse Residency Program is a year-long, full-time paid program designed to support new graduate nurses transitioning into professional practice. It offers a structured curriculum including hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, classroom learning, and ongoing support to develop confident and competent Registered Nurses.

Participating Facilities & Units

• HCA Healthcare Conroe Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Tomball Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston Northwest Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston Kingwood Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston North Cypress Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and professional standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models (e.g., "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage").
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and per shift, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administration in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and resolve patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

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.
• Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment (will be acquired during the program).
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State, with a confirmed NCLEX date.
• No previous experience required.
• Some travel may be required for training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, telemedicine).
• Wellbeing support (free counseling and referral services).
• Time away from work programs (paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence).
• Savings and retirement resources (401(k) Plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools).
• Education support (tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing).
• Additional benefits (fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, consumer discounts).

Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.