New Grad Nurse Residency Med Surg

HCA Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Savings and retirement

Education assistance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, offers a Nurse Residency Program to support the transition from student nurse to registered nurse with hands-on experience and mentorship.

As a RN Resident you will gain advanced clinical training, participate in monthly education, and work with nurse leaders to develop skills through simulations and evidence-based projects.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document care in the patient record in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and notify the provider if needed.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests and anticipating needs.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications and follow-up steps.

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Rapides Regional Medical Center , you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

• 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 for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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 through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Rapides Regional Medical Center provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today's hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• 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.

• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B