New Grad RN Nurse Residency

Hourly wage estimate: $31.70 - $47.54. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may influence the actual salary.

About the role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at LewisGale Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to transition student nurses into registered nurses. This program provides hands-on experience, advanced clinical training in a specialty area, and a supportive community of nurse educators and experienced nurses to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.

As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will:

• Participate in monthly educational sessions
• Receive preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
• Engage in measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations
• Receive mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
• Work collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project

Shifts will vary based on specialty. Flexible start date options are available in 2027 for the following cohorts and specialties:

• January-March Cohorts: Emergency Department, Intensive Care
• January-August Cohorts: Progressive Care Units, Oncology, Neuro/Ortho, Pulmonary Renal, General Surgical, Behavioral Health, Inpatient Rehab

Responsibilities

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status
• Performing procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers
• Documenting the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
• Administering prescribed medications and monitoring patient response
• Notifying providers and intervening as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication
• Responding promptly to patient requests and anticipating patient needs
• Teaching patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures
• Translating 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 from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be needed for training

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
• 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, 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 employer

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area, specializing in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health services, and cancer care. HCA Healthcare, our parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has spent an estimated $3.7 billion in recent years on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.