RN Residency: Paid 1-Year Nurse Mentorship & Growth

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Tuition & student loan assistance

Fertility & family-building benefits

Life insurance & other protections

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, offers a year-long RN Residency Program designed to bridge the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Cohorts begin January, February, and March 2027, with hands-on training, mentorship from nurse leaders, and a structured learning pathway. The program emphasizes advanced clinical training, monthly education sessions, preceptorship, and evidence-based practice projects, preparing residents to deliver

Qualifications

• BLS obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS obtained within 1 year of 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

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree (Assoc. or Baccalaureate)

Job description

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, offers a year-long RN Residency Program designed to bridge the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Cohorts begin January, February, and March 2027, with hands-on training, mentorship from nurse leaders, and a structured learning pathway. The program emphasizes advanced clinical training, monthly education sessions, preceptorship, and evidence-based practice projects, preparing residents to deliver