New Graduate RN Nurse Residency Program
Company: Valley Regional Medical Center
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization
that invests in you? At Valley Regional Medical Center, you come
first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of
our future nurses! The HCA Healthcare StaRN Residency Program is a
year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help
establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a
Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive
community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow
residents that promote learning, clinical application, and
socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student
nurse to registered nurse. Benefits We offer a total rewards
package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some
available plans and programs include:
- 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 for paid time off, paid family
leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 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 Learn more about Employee
Benefits Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications The StaRN Residency Program at
Valley Regional Medical Center provides you with the tools
necessary to succeed in today's hospital environment. This paid
program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom
setting through a formalized series of learning experiences,
including:
- 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.
- Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.
Cohort Start Dates - - - Specialties Available
- 6/24/24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Med Surg - -
- 7/8/24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Nursery/NICU
- 8/5/24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Med Surg
- 10/7/24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Med Surg The RN Resident
coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in
accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the
department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice
for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical
providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident
provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care
using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach,
and Manage." The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients,
families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient
experience. What will you do in this role:
- Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift
as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient
status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered
by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in
the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor
patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as
appropriate in the event of an unintended response to
medication.
- Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient
requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them
proactively.
- Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical
condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible
side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical
terminology to ensure complete understanding. What qualifications
you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of
employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of
employment
- Other Certifications maybe required during employment
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Texas Registered Nurse License or active Texas Graduate Nurse
Permit -
- No previous experience needed
- Some travel maybe needed for training
- RN's who have not worked in an acute care hospital setting or
have not worked as a RN in the U.S. are required to go through the
residency program - Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975,
proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in
the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed
215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+
specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging
services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical
Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking
for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced
Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our
Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac
services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery,
cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women's
department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like
setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24
hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped
with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering
commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital.
Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten
times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Would you like to unlock your
potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the
growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Valley Regional
Medical Center family! We will provide you with the tools and
resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are
looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the
possibilities and apply today! We are an equal-opportunity employer
and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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