New Grad Registered Nurse Residency

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing & counseling

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Tuition & certification support

Fertility and family-building support

Job summary

The RN Resident program at HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge in Littleton, CO offers a year-long residency for newly graduated or transitioning nurses with a focus on hands-on clinical development within an experienced team.

You will participate in cohort-based training across specialties (Ortho/Trauma, Surgical Oncology, PCU, Med/Tele, Rehab), with monthly education sessions and a formal preceptorship, mentored by nurse leaders to build confidence and clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Registered Nurse license in the state.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• 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, and translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 1 year

RN license

No prior experience needed

Education

Nursing degree (AS/BSc)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.68 - $53.52 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge , you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!The HCA Healthcare 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 II Registered 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• 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

Cohort Dates:

• October 26th
• November 9th
• November 23rd
• December 7th
• December 21st
• January 4th
• January 18th
• February 1st
• February 15th
• March 1st
• March 15th
• March 29th

Specialties Available:

• Ortho/Trauma
• Surgical Oncology
• PCU
• Med/Tele
• Rehab

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 (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Other Certifications maybe required during 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
• Some travel maybe needed for training

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirementresources, 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
• Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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 (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients' total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE's acute care hospitals is Sky Ridge, the first hospital to open in Douglas County in 2003. A Level II Trauma Center and an acute care hospital with 284 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is a destination hospital with a reputation for clinical excellence offering patient-centered programs such as comprehensive cancer care, an award‑winning Birth Place, a dedicated Robotics Center, and a state-of-the‑art Spine and Total Joint Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals' list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community‑minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in‑kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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