New Grad RN Resident ER

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience, foster clinical and critical thinking skills, and support the transition from student nurse to registered nurse. Residents will work in a supportive environment with nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope/standards of practice.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
• Perform ordered procedures, monitoring, and other functions.
• Document care administration in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Intervene as appropriate for unintended medication responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

Program Learning Experiences

• 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.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.