New Grad RN Residency Ortho and Spine

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Chippenham Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed for New Grad RNs to gain hands-on experience, develop clinical and critical thinking skills, and transition from student nurse to registered nurse. The program offers a supportive environment with 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 of practice.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, using models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an excellent 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 providers and document care.
• 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 on medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for clear understanding.

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

Qualifications

• Other certifications may be required during employment.

Benefits

• 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, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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.