Paid Nurse Residency — Launch Your RN Career

HCA Houston Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and family leave

Education support and tuition assistance

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare offers a year-long Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Valley Regional Medical Center designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical-thinking skills. As a Graduate Nurse Resident, you will join a supportive community that aids in the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

The program includes responsibilities such as assessing patient conditions, administering medications, teaching patients, and performing various nursing procedures. Ideal candidates should obtain BLS and ACLS certifications and hold a degree in Nursing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled.
• Perform procedures as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical condition.

Education

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

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare offers a year-long Graduate Nurse Residency Program at Valley Regional Medical Center designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical-thinking skills. As a Graduate Nurse Resident, you will join a supportive community that aids in the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

The program includes responsibilities such as assessing patient conditions, administering medications, teaching patients, and performing various nursing procedures. Ideal candidates should obtain BLS and ACLS certifications and hold a degree in Nursing.