New Grad RN Resident Medical Oncology

About the role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Las Palmas Medical Center is a year‑long, paid program designed to help new graduate nurses transition from the classroom to the bedside. Residents receive advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, hands‑on simulations, mentorship from experienced nurse leaders, and the opportunity to work on an evidence‑based practice project while being supported by a community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Program Details

• Specialties Available: Med Surg (Cohort start dates – Fall 2026 and Spring 2027)
• 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 evidence‑based practice project

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene appropriately in the event of an unintended medication response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex terminology for clear understanding.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and other leave of absence programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial‑wellness resources.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+‑bed full‑service hospital in El Paso, home to the region’s only kidney transplant center and offering emergency care (Level III trauma), cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care, NICU, cancer care, and more. It is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare, a leading provider in the region and a member of HCA Healthcare.