New Grad RN Residency

Memorial Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia, offers a New Grad Residency Program designed for new nurses to gain hands-on experience. This year-long paid program includes advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, and mentoring from experienced nurse leaders. Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and certifications such as BLS and ACLS. The program supports the transition from student to registered nurse with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the state.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures and monitor as ordered by medical provider.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Provide exceptional care by responding to patient requests.
• Teach patients and families about medical conditions and treatments.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The HCA Healthcare New Grad 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 RN Resident 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. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 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, retirement readiness tools and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Job Summary and Qualifications

The New Grad Residency Program provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program assists 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
• Collaborative 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, 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.
• Administer prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in case of an unintended response.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests and anticipating needs proactively.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about medical condition, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Qualifications

• 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
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the state
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be required for training

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 based on local, state, and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.