New Grad Resident Med Surg

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at St. David's Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. It supports the transition from student nurse 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 in accordance with departmental requirements and state/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.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Translate complex medical terminology for complete understanding.

Residency 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.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

Specialties Available

• Med Surg / Critical Care

Cohort Start Dates

• Cohorts begin Summer 2026

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
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• Some travel may be needed for training

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.