Resident Graduate Nurse – Med-Surg Residency & Mentorship

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood provides you with a year‑long paid transition from student nurse to registered nurse, with hands‑on experience in a supportive environment. You will gain advanced clinical training, mentorship from experienced nurse educators, and structured learning experiences across multiple departments.

As an RN Resident, you will coordinate patient care, perform procedures, administer medications, and educate patients and families using

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of employment
• ACLS 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

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. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood provides you with a year‑long paid transition from student nurse to registered nurse, with hands‑on experience in a supportive environment. You will gain advanced clinical training, mentorship from experienced nurse educators, and structured learning experiences across multiple departments.

As an RN Resident, you will coordinate patient care, perform procedures, administer medications, and educate patients and families using