New Grad RN Residency

About the role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Doctors Hospital of Augusta is a year-long paid program designed to assist you in transitioning from a student nurse to a registered nurse. This program includes advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training, simulation evaluations, mentoring, and participation in an evidence-based practice project.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s).
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate and resolve their needs proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical condition, treatment plan, medications, and 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.
• A basic nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
• A current Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience is needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• 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, including a 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.

Pay

Paid program with competitive compensation and benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate clinical rotations and educational activities.