New Grad Registered Nurse Residency

At Summerville Medical Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses through the HCA Healthcare New Grad Residency Program—a year-long initiative designed to provide hands-on experience, establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills, and support your transition from student nurse to registered nurse. Surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, you’ll engage in learning, clinical application, and socialization.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources:
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 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 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

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

About the Role

The New Grad RN Residency Program at Summerville Medical Center provides the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program assists with the transition from the classroom through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
• Monthly educational sessions
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
• Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and state/specialty scope and standards. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The role serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s)
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient for therapeutic response
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Other certifications may be required during 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

Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprising two acute care hospitals—Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center—and three freestanding emergency departments. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Lowcountry residents annually. Our mission is driven by over 2,600 employees, 500+ physicians, and 130+ volunteers.