New Grad RN Residency Stepdown Unit
Hourly wage estimate: $32.14 - $48.20. The estimate represents the typical wage range of candidates hired; actual salary may vary based on skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.
About the role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at TriCities Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to transition new graduate nurses from the classroom to professional practice. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will receive hands-on experience through:
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
- Monthly educational sessions
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
- Skills measurement and evaluation through hands-on simulations
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
- Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project
Flexible start dates are available. Shift assignments depend on unit needs at the time of hire.
The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and state scope-of-practice standards. Using the “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage” nursing model, the RN Resident collaborates with medical providers and care teams to provide individualized, compassionate care while serving as a patient, family, and caregiver advocate.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, reporting any changes in status
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers
- Document care administration 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 medication response
- Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs
- Educate 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) certification obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 1 year of employment
- Additional certifications may be required during employment
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse status in the state
- No previous experience required
- Some travel may be needed for training
Benefits
We offer a total rewards package supporting 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, and disability coverage
- 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 and preferred banking partnerships
- Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support
- Dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, and life insurance
- Supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, and identity theft protection
- Consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.
About the employer
TriCities Hospital, a 140+ bed acute care facility, has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. Recognized as a top-performing hospital by the Joint Commission and the American Association of Respiratory Care, TriCities Hospital offers stroke and chest pain-accredited emergency care. As part of HCA Healthcare—recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®—the hospital is committed to compassionate, safe patient care and colleague development. HCA Healthcare has invested an estimated $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses in recent years.