StaRN Graduate Nurse Program (Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses.)
Location: Houston, TX, Webster, TX and Kingwood, TX
Salary Range: ($33.50 and Up) * to be considered for a higher rate, candidates need to have prior experience as an an LVN, RN (LTAC, HOME HEALTH, ETC) as long as the candidate does not have acute care experience.
Sign on: Up to $10,000.00 (Paid within 30 days of the start date, 1st or second pay check)
Relocation: Up to $5,000.00 (Paid within 30 days of the start date, 1st or second pay check)
Shift Differentials: $4 for Nights and $2 for Weekends
4 Upcoming Cohart Dates : February 6th, 27th, March 6 and March 22nd.
Shift Times: Mixed (Have both Days and Nights * Based on need of the facility; HM will discuss in detail) (3 x 12 Hour Shifts)
The StaRN Residency Program 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.
Benefits:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
- Paid Personal Leave
- 401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
- Identity Theft Protection discounts
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
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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 (able to start in tx with a another state license or compact but they need to get a TX license within 4 of them bring hired )
- No previous experience needed
- Some travel maybe needed for training
Additional Notes:
- The program does last for 1 year with classroom training up to 9 weeks, preceptorship up to 13 weeks, and weekly meetings with our clinical support staff for the remainder of their program.
- They can most definitely continue their employment with HCA after the 1 year (they are just no longer under a commitment at that time), and they are able to transfer units/ facilities at that time if they choose.