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Job description
HCA Healthcare Residency Program – Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year‑long program designed for Registered Nurses to gain hands‑on experience and develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. Residents receive support from nurse educators, experienced nurses, and peers, and transition from student to registered nurse in a structured learning environment.
Location: Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Hospital: 25‑bed Critical Access Community Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare.
Program Highlights:
Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
Monthly educational sessions
Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
Hands‑on simulation for skill measurement and evaluation
Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
Collaborative evidence‑based practice project
Responsibilities
Assess patient condition during admission and on each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers; document care in the medical record promptly and accurately.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene appropriately for unintended reactions.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve issues proactively.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and side‑effects, translating complex terminology into understandable language.
Qualifications
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within one year of employment.
Additional certifications may be required during employment.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Registered Nurse license (or Graduate Nurse) in the applicable state.
No prior experience required.
Travel may be needed for training.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
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 100% match on 3–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking, retirement readiness tools, and financial wellness counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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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Worksite address
spruce pine, NC, 28777, US
Who can apply
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