Description

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Trident Medical Center provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today's hospital environment.

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

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; Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State; No previous experience needed; Some travel maybe needed for training.

Estimated salary: $65,000 - $90,000 per year.