New Graduate Nurse Residency RN

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Parkridge Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduates with hands-on experience to develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, facilitating the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to 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 to support an unparalleled patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical provider(s) and document care in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for 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.
• Collaborative work 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.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.

Specialties Available

• Med/Surg
• Stepdown
• Emergency Services
• Critical Care
• Women's

Cohort Start Dates

• July 2026
• September 2026
• October 2026
• November 2026
• February 2027
• April 2027
• June 2027
• July 2027