New Grad RN Residency
HCA HealthONE
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA HealthONE Aurora is a year-long, paid program designed to support new Registered Nurses. It provides hands-on experience, specialized training, and a supportive environment to help transition from student to registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with state and specialty standards.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
- Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an unparalleled patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete 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.
Units
- Neuro Trauma
- Med/Surg Oncology
- Cardiac Care
- Adult Psych
- Rehab- Spalding Rehabilitation
Cohort Start Dates
- October 26, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 23, 2026
- December 7, 2026
- December 21, 2026
- January 4, 2027
- January 18, 2027
- February 1, 2027
- February 15, 2027
- March 1, 2027
- March 15, 2027
- March 29, 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 from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.