Multispecialty & Research Hospital - October 2026 Nurse Residency Program (RN)

About the role

The UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital Nurse Residency Program is designed for new graduate RNs. It combines hands-on clinical experience, evidence-based education, and dedicated mentorship within a leading academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a relationship with patients, families, and the interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care by using progressive skills in therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching.
• Contributes to teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.
• Sets up and prioritizes care based on the patient's needs, abilities, and preferences. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
• Provides patient education based on learning needs, uses appropriate resources, incorporates planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
• Follows the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as defined by UT Health San Antonio.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluation.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Progression towards competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
• Progression towards demonstrating time management skills.
• Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional healthcare team and patients and their families.
• Progression towards critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook.
• Education Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
• Certification/Licensure Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license; Or a Temporary Texas RN License (Permanent TX license within 90 days upon hire).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.