North Facilities Hiring Event - Nurse Residency

Program Overview

The HCA Healthcare Nurse Residency Program is a year‑long, full‑time paid program designed to support new graduate nurses as they transition from the classroom to professional practice. Through hands‑on clinical experience, mentorship, classroom learning, and ongoing support, the program builds confident, competent registered nurses ready to launch and grow their careers. Candidates are pre‑screened and invited to an exclusive Nurse Residency Hiring Event where they can meet leaders, learn unit expectations, and find the best fit for their career goals.

Participating Facilities & Units

• HCA Healthcare Conroe Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Tomball Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston Northwest Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston Kingwood Hospital
• HCA Healthcare Houston North Cypress Hospital

Program Features

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
• Monthly educational sessions
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
• Hands‑on simulation for skill measurement and evaluation
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
• Collaboration on an evidence‑based practice project

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administration in the patient’s medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene appropriately if an unintended medication response occurs.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs and resolving them proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up care, translating complex medical terminology for clear understanding.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification (to be obtained within 30 days of employment, provided during the program).
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state, with a confirmed NCLEX exam date.
• No prior nursing experience required.
• Ability to travel occasionally for training.

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 various leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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.