New Grad RN

HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of future nurses through the HCA Healthcare New Grad Residency Program, a year-long initiative designed to provide hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will join a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to facilitate your transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 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 and retirement readiness tools
• Financial wellbeing counseling and rollover support
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Certification support and dependent scholarships
• Partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance
• Life insurance and 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 tools to succeed in today’s hospital environment through a paid, 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. Using nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage,” the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, serving as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, reporting changes in status
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers
• Document 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 for unintended medication responses
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs proactively
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, 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 Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center, and three freestanding emergency departments. Serving nearly 375,000 South Carolina Lowcountry residents annually, Trident Health employs over 2,600 staff, 500 physicians, and 130 volunteers dedicated to delivering high-quality care.