Nurse Residency

About the Role

This is an INVITE ONLY Nurse Residency Hiring Event for HCA Houston Healthcare's South Houston facilities. The Nurse Residency Program is a year-long, full-time paid program designed to support new graduate nurses in their transition to professional practice. It offers hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and structured learning to build confident and competent Registered Nurses.

Participating Facilities & Units

• HCA Healthcare West Hospital
• Texas Orthopedic Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston Medical Center
• The Woman's Hospital of Texas
• HCA Healthcare Houston Southeast
• HCA Healthcare Houston Clear Lake
• HCA Healthcare Houston Mainland
• HCA Healthcare Houston Pearland

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department 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 each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administered in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate/resolve patient needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for understanding.

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.

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 needed.
• Some travel may be required for training.

Benefits

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.