New Grad RN Residency Cardio Pulmonary Stepdown

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Chippenham Hospital is a year-long paid program designed for new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs). It provides hands-on experience, clinical training, and critical thinking skill development. The program aims to support 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 department requirements and state/specialty standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, using 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 changes in patient status.
• Perform ordered procedures, monitoring, and other functions.
• Document care administration in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

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 License in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• 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 License in the State.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical providers and the care team.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient education and advocacy.