Do you have a passion for patient care? Do you want to work for a leading healthcare organization that values your professional growth? Come and join our 2021 StaRN Nurse Residency Program!

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is a leading healthcare provider with over 31.2 million patient encounters a year at locations in 21 states including the UK. We care about our community! HCA has been continually named one of Ethisphere's most ethical company's in the world since 2010.

Chippenham Hospital, a 466-bed acute care facility, is a Provisional Level I Trauma Center and one of the largest HCA facilities. We are home to the Levinson Heart Hospital, the first designated heart hospital in the state, and Tucker Pavilion, Virginia’s oldest and most prestigious Behavioral Health Hospital. Among several recognitions and awards, we are a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, and are a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip & knee replacement, and surgical care.

HCA StaRN Nurse Residency Program

StaRN stands for Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses. Our one year long program is specific to the unit you are hired into. This is a full-time, paid and benefited career choice that is designed to enhance your nursing skillsets and knowledge while simultaneously promoting your professional growth and development.

11 Week Orientation:

• 5 weeks in classroom setting to include a combination of self-study, hands-on skills/simulations, and EKG (Electrocardiogram), TeamSTEPPS, BLS/ACLS, and CPI (Crisis Prevention) certifications
• 6 weeks of preceptorship with a designated and trained preceptor

After orientation, throughout the remainder of your first year, you will participate in our Professional Development Residency for your ongoing support:

• We pair you with a designated mentor for extra support
• You will collaborate with your mentor to complete an evidence based Capstone Project (opportunity to gain recognition by facility and/or corporate level)
• Monthly resident seminars provide ongoing education to include Intro to Charge Nurse Education
• Monthly meetings with your nursing director to track your progress, successes, challenges, future goals, etc. 

Cohort Start Dates:

February & March 2021

Additional Information about our Medical Surgical Trauma Unit:

• You will work on a 23-bed unit equipped for telemetry monitoring
• Our patient population includes trauma, spine and vascular surgeries, women's health, and general medical such as sepsis, respiratory failure, GI, etc.
• Our unit offers endless learning opportunities to build a diverse skill set
• A new graduate nurse on our unit should have a positive attitude and be motivated to learn

WHAT BENEFITS DO WE OFFER? 

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program, and tuition reimbursement. 

Intrigued? Don't wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applications for motivated new graduates who will help us raise the bar in patient care! Be a part of an organization that invests in you. HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues and we are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We would love to speak with you about this fantastic opportunity.