Resident I Grad Nurse Med-Surg

About the role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a year‑long, paid program designed to transition new graduate nurses into registered nurses. Residents receive advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands‑on simulation assessments, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and the opportunity to work collaboratively on an evidence‑based practice project. The program supports growth and development through a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

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.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene appropriately in the event of an unintended medication response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, delivering exceptional care.
• Anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures.
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be required 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 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.
• 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.