New Grad RN Residency Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Education support

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital offers a one-year RN Residency program to bridge new graduates into professional practice. It combines hands-on clinical training, simulations, and mentorship, with structured learning experiences and patient-centered care delivery.

Flexible start dates and unit-based shifts support the transition from student nurse to licensed RN, under the guidance of experienced nurse leaders and medical teams.

Qualifications

• RN Residency program offers hands-on experience and formalized learning experiences to bridge student nurse to registered nurse.
• Includes advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, simulations, mentoring, and evidence-based project collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition at admission and each shift; report changes.
• Perform procedures, monitor and document care as ordered by providers.
• Administer medications, monitor therapeutic response, notify provider if issues arise.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and resolve issues proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, plans, and medications.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse in the State

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.14 - $48.20 / hour

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, the number of years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses. The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a year‑long program designed to give you hands‑on experience and help you establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Henrico Doctors' Hospital provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program assists you with the transition from student nurse to registered nurse 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 work on an evidence‑based practice project

Flexible start dates available.

Shift is dependent upon units' needs at the time of hire.

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 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.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor patient for therapeutic response, and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, 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. 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 from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be required for training

Benefits

• 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

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.