New Graduate Nurse Residency RN
Parkridge Health System
Chattanooga, TNFresher56m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Parkridge Medical Center is a year-long paid program designed to provide new nurses with hands-on experience, fostering the development of 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, aiding your transition from student to registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and specialty standards.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
Program Features
- 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.
Specialties Available
- Med/Surg
- Stepdown
- Emergency Services
- Critical Care
- Women's
Cohort Start Dates
- July 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
- February 2027
- April 2027
- June 2027
- July 2027
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
- No previous experience needed