New Grad Nurse Residency Med Surg

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Provides hands-on experience to establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.
• Transitions from student nurse to registered nurse under the guidance of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
• Participates in advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training, and evidence-based practice projects.
• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the department's specific requirements.
• Collaborates with medical providers and other members of the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
• Aims to anticipate and resolve patient needs proactively.
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about their medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures.

What You Will Do

• Assesses patient condition during admission and each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors patients for therapeutic response.
• Notifies providers and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and strives to resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients, families, and caregivers about their medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures.
• Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Qualifications

• 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 in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.