New Grad RN Residency

Description
Introduction
_Do you want to join an organization that invests in you?_AtLewisGale
Hospital Pulaski, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the
growth and development of our future nurses!
The HCA Nurse 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.
UP TO $10,000 IN SIGN ON BONUS!
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 HCA Nurse Residency Program at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski 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: January-December 2025
Specialties Available:

• ER
• ICU
• Medical Surgical
• Behavioral Health

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

LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since
1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patient’s access to trained
physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the
leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a
member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full
scope of healthcare services. Our hospital is home to the LewisGale Regional
Cancer Center Pulaski. The first medical facility in the region to provide a
radioactive seed implant procedure which is a radiation therapy alternative
for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American
College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with many commendations for our
program of service and patient care. We specialize in orthopedics and are an
accredited chest pain center.
At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our
patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because
when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most
compassionate way.
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.
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since
1915, giving patient’s access to highly-trained physicians and advanced
technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care
facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the
LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of
healthcare services from our facilities located in Pulaski, Virginia. Our
hospital is also home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski –
the first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant
procedure — a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate
cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on
Cancer comes with numerous commendations for our program of service and
patient care. We also specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest
pain center.
At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our
patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because
when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most
compassionate way.
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 LewisGale
Hospital Pulaski 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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