New Grad Nurse Residency
About the Role
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Medical City Las Colinas, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses. The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year‑long program designed to give you hands‑on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response.
- Notify providers and intervene appropriately in the event of an unintended medication response.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs.
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex terminology as needed.
Qualifications
- Less than 6 months of RN experience by start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be required 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, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with 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 through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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.
Facility Overview
Medical City Las Colinas, built in 1997, is a 100+‑bed full‑service acute‑care facility offering a wide range of services, including dedicated women’s services, a Level II NICU, robotic surgery, and emergency services. It is a Primary Stroke Center accredited by The Joint Commission, the American Heart Association, and the American Stroke Association. Amenities include private rooms, concierge service, wireless internet, and an executive chef. The hospital partners with over 400 physicians and is part of the Medical City network.