New Grad RN

Methodist Hospital; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) match retirement plan

Tuition & certification support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance & protections

Job summary

The Methodist Healthcare Residency Program at Methodist Hospital offers a year-long, paid residency for new graduate nurses to develop clinical and critical thinking skills in Cardiac Telemetry, Orthopedics and Med Surg. You will be supported by nurse educators, experienced nurses, and peers as you transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the care team, following established nursing

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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 Permit in the State of Texas.
• No previous healthcare experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, report changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered; document care in the record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response; notify provider if needed.
• Provide exceptional care by promptly responding to patient requests.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers about condition, status, treatment, medications and follow-up.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

RN License

Graduate Nurse Permit

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Methodist Hospital, you come first! Methodist Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The Methodist 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 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.

Current Specialties Available:

• Cardiac Telemetry
• Orthopedics
• Med Surg

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Methodist Healthcare Residency Program at Methodist Hospital 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 (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 required
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse Permit in the State of Texas required
• No previous healthcare experience needed
• Some travel maybe needed for training

Benefits

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

• 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