New Grad RN Resident IMC
St. David's HealthCare
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills for new graduate nurses. Residents will transition from student nurses to registered nurses with support from educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
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.
- Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.
Cohort Start Dates available in February, March, or April 2027.
Key Responsibilities
The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards. The RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for understanding.
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.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.