RN Residency Program Emergency Department

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a year-long, paid program designed to assist new Registered Nurses in transitioning from student to registered nurse. The program focuses on developing valuable clinical and critical thinking skills through hands-on experience within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department and the scope/standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an exceptional patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene appropriately for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, treatment plan, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for understanding.

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.
• Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.

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.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.