Summer New Grad RN Residency

Job Summary

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Trident Medical Center is a year‑long paid program that provides graduate nurses with hands‑on experience to develop clinical and critical thinking skills. The program includes advanced clinical training in a specialty, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training with a facility preceptor, simulation‑based skill evaluation, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and a collaborative evidence‑based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with departmental and state standards. The RN Resident works with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident also serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

• 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 the medical provider(s). Document care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, notify provider, and intervene appropriately if an unintended response occurs.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs to resolve issues proactively.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex terminology into clear, understandable language.

• 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.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse in South Carolina.
• No previous experience required.
• Some travel may be required for training.

• 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, short‑ and long‑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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits including fertility and family building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

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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.