New Grad RN Nurse Residency Behavioral Health

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, facilitating the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
• In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, 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 to support an unparalleled patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s).
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate and resolve patient needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for 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
• 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
• Behavioral Health specialty area

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital 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.