New Graduate RN Residency

About the role

At Summerville Medical Center, the HCA Healthcare New Grad Residency Program is a year-long paid program designed to help you transition from student nurse to registered nurse. You will be supported by nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents through hands-on clinical experience, critical thinking development, and socialization.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended medication response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards.
• Collaborate with medical providers and care teams using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• No previous experience required.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Skills

• Ability to perform under pressure in a hospital environment.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Collaborative teamwork with medical providers and care teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and advocacy.

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: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 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: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.