New Grad Residency Program

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduates with hands-on experience and cultivate valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will transition from student to registered nurse within a supportive environment of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with state and specialty standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models like “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Assess patient condition upon admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures and monitoring as ordered by medical providers and document care accurately.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and intervene as necessary.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care, translating complex medical terminology.

Program Components

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Monthly educational sessions.
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Skill measurement and evaluation 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 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.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare offers a total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.