Nurse Residency - ED

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Corpus Christi Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to transition new graduate nurses from the classroom to professional practice. The program provides hands-on experience, advanced clinical training in a specialty area, and a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

• Monthly educational sessions
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
• Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The role serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

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 the administration of care 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 needed 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, 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
• Other 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 of Texas
• No previous experience required
• Some travel may be needed for training

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your 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, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 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, 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

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system serving the Coastal Bend community. Facilities include:

• Bay Area: Full-service acute care hospital with state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN, and robotic surgery; home to The Women’s Center with a NICU and graduate medical education program
• Doctors Regional: Acute care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation
• The Heart Hospital: Specialized diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation for cardiac patients
• Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center: Emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging, and outpatient behavioral health services
• Bayview Behavioral Hospital: Inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients (ages 12+) and substance abuse treatment
• Northshore Emergency Center: Full-service 24/7 emergency department in Portland with outpatient laboratory, imaging, and occupational services
• Radiation Oncology: Advanced technology for cancer treatment using the latest radiation therapies

HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute over ten times and invests significantly in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.