New Grad Nurse Residency

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Medical City North Hills is a year‑long, paid program designed to help new graduate nurses transition from the classroom to the bedside. Residents receive advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands‑on simulation assessments, mentorship from experienced nurse leaders, and the opportunity to work on an evidence‑based practice project. The role emphasizes patient‑centered care, collaboration with medical providers, and advocacy for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administration in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene appropriately if an unintended medication response occurs.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex terminology into understandable language.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license or active Graduate Nurse permit in the state.
• No previous nursing experience required.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and other leave of absence programs.
• Retirement resources: 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%–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: 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.

Hospital Overview

Medical City North Hills is a 165+‑bed hospital located in northeast Tarrant County, serving North Richland Hills and surrounding communities. The facility is a Primary Stroke Center, offers spine surgery, joint replacements, and comprehensive cardiovascular services. It is an accredited Cycle 5 Chest Pain Center with a cardiac rehabilitation program, and provides minimally invasive robotic surgery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, sports medicine, senior health, wound care, outpatient rehabilitation, a women’s imaging center, and a geriatric behavioral unit. As part of the Medical City network, patients have access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the system.