Mental Health Resident Graduate Nurse RN

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus is a year-long, paid program designed for Graduate Nurses to gain hands-on experience and develop clinical and critical thinking skills. This program provides a supportive environment with nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to facilitate the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and professional standards.
• 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.
• Assess patient condition upon admission and per shift, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administration thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Intervene and notify providers in case of unintended medication responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively address patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
• Collaborate 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.
• No previous experience needed.

Other certifications may be required during employment.

Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of employment.
• No previous experience needed.

Benefits

Parkridge Valley offers a total rewards package, including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well-being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs (paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence).
• Savings and retirement resources (401(k) Plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, financial well-being counseling).
• Education support (tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing).
• Additional benefits for 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.