RN Residency
Central Health, Austin, TX, United States
Overview
The RN Resident is expected to complete the 6-month Nurse Residency Program (NRP). The RN Resident is a proactive member of an interprofessional team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients receive individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. The Nurse Resident collaboratively assists as an active member of the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic patient and family-centered care. The position upholds the voice of the patient, system policies, and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. After five months, the RN Resident will transition into their permanent position in which they are hired within Central Health, supported by a preceptor. Our nurses are committed to providing a collaborative environment to provide the safest and highest quality of care for our patients and align with Central Health's mission and values, including advancing health equity.
The residency includes rotations through clinical settings such as multi-specialty clinics, Transitions of Care, Respite Care, Case Management, Care at Home, Clinical Navigation, and Medical Respite settings to gain experience. In addition to clinical rotations, residents will engage in educational sessions, mentoring, and competency validation.
Position details indicate a paid 6-month residency with transition to the home department after completion.
Residency Details
Paid 6-month Residency Positions; will transition to home department after completion of the residency.
Residency program slated to start 6/29/26.
Specifics
Specific nursing department of interest to be specified in the job description. Specific positions are for new grads and those up to 2 years of experience.
Note: Please specify nursing department of interest listed in the job description and the residency is slated to start 6/29/26.
Essential Functions
Nursing Core Essential Responsibilities
Collaborates with the patient’s care team including the primary care team, specialists, home care, hospital team, and others involved with the patient’s care to optimize clinical outcomes.
Advocates for patients and families; educates on diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and medications.
Performs clinical duties as assigned and competency validated and in accordance with Standing Delegation Orders.
Participates in daily/weekly patient care huddles and case conferences.
Enhances patient experience by practicing AIDET during each patient interaction.
Addresses and resolves patient issues in a timely manner to improve patient experience.
Acts as a resource to Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, and other clinical team members.
Serves as a preceptor for new clinical team members and students.
May assist in the development of departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
Participates in continuous quality improvement projects to improve patient, family, and system outcomes.
Attends staff meetings and education offerings in person or via teleconference/online as required.
Supports organizational initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.
Ensures tasks related to patient care and administrative processes comply with regulatory and accreditation standards and Central Health SOPs, policies, and procedures.
Adheres to state nursing regulations and governing agency requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Multi-Disciplinary Ambulatory Clinic Essential Responsibilities
Oversees assigned team, establishes work assignments, oversees unit flow, and identifies staffing needs.
Evaluates patients and families to help navigate specialty care services.
Supports provider teams with in-basket management, refilling medications, and triaging patients per established protocols.
Supports efficient patient flow by assisting with procedures, distributing medications and treatments, rooming, and dismissing patients per standardized workflows.
Completes daily/weekly quality assurance checklists (including delegation of tasks to staff).
Oversees health center equipment needs, infection control standards, CLIA regulations, vaccine management, and emergency protocols.
Assists with supply management to maintain adequate inventories.
Transitions of Care Clinical Advocate Essential Responsibilities
Coordinates with hospital Case Management/Care Coordination teams regarding readmission prevention and high-risk patients; facilitates discharge teaching for readmitted/high-risk patients.
Performs handoffs (hospital to aftercare), medication reconciliation and education reinforcement.
Plans, implements, and evaluates service delivery, patient experience, and care management after hospital discharge.
Develops patient-centered discharge plans and communicates discharge instructions with physicians and care teammates; supports patient/family education regarding chronic disease management.
Arranges post-discharge follow-up appointments with primary care physicians and communicates updates to the patient's primary care provider.
Conducts post-discharge outreach and documents medication reconciliation during outreach when applicable.
Medical Respite RN Essential Responsibilities
Contributes as an active member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supporting Respite, Bridge Programs, and mobile health services.
Provides nursing support in clinic and mobile settings and collaborates with community partners to address health disparities.
Provides comprehensive care to marginalized individuals with complex health needs and supports transitions to medical respite facilities as needed.
Identifies patient needs for referrals to resources that facilitate continuity of care (housing, benefits, etc.).
May perform appointment registration duties and related administrative tasks.
May operate a company vehicle to community-based locations for service delivery.
Care at Home Essential Responsibilities
Completes accurate assessments of discharge needs, coordinates medications and appointments, and documents in the EHR; collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers and other care team members.
Reviews medications against discharge lists.
Collaborates with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community clinics to coordinate referrals; may perform in-person assessments.
Assists with home visits alongside an Advanced Practice Provider and completes intake assessments in the EHR.
Manages admissions to the Care at Home program per criteria and completes QA checks.
RN Navigator
Collaborates with the patient's care team from a call center and hybrid setting to optimize outcomes.
Reviews patient progress and coordinates communications with referring, consulting, and primary care physicians.
Coordinates scheduling of appointments and may assist with referrals and tracking outcomes.
Educates patients and families in a call center setting and supports transitions of care with care management teams to address complex health, SDOH, and behavioral health needs.
May review diagnostic imaging and lab values and notify providers of abnormal findings.
Supports performance metrics and interventions to prevent avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations.
Case Management
Performs comprehensive assessments of medical needs, provides disease education, and conducts medication reconciliation.
Educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and services covered by Central Health.
Develops and executes care plans in collaboration with primary care teams through Care at Home Model.
Promotes adherence to disease-specific outcomes and provides self-management support.
Manages telephonic or in-person assessments and coordinates care to support overall wellness.
Coordinates care among multiple providers and evaluates/adjusts care plans as needed.
Plans and coordinates daily care with the care team to ensure quality and efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Critical thinking and decision-making skills
Strong relationship-building and patient care abilities
Extensive nursing knowledge and documentation competency
Problem-solving skills to improve patient and staff outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication
Commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Ability to work with community partners and function in a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree – Graduation from an accredited school of nursing – Required
Work Experience
Less than 2 years of RN experience
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse, State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure; Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas – upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) – obtained through approved American Heart Association – upon hire.
Graduate Nurse (GN) from an accredited nursing program – Upon Hire. Eligibility for temporary authorization to practice as a Graduate Nurse (GN) as defined by Texas Board of Nursing Rule 217.3, including:
Completion of an accredited U.S. nursing program
Application for initial RN licensure by examination with the Texas BON
Registration for the NCLEX RN exam
No outstanding BON eligibility issues
Completion of a criminal background check and passing the jurisprudence exam, per Texas BON requirements
GN status must remain active throughout the residency onboarding period and expires upon NCLEX RN results or the 75 day authorization limit
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The RN Resident is expected to complete the 6-month Nurse Residency Program (NRP). The RN Resident is a proactive member of an interprofessional team of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients receive individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. The Nurse Resident collaboratively assists as an active member of the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic patient and family-centered care. The position upholds the voice of the patient, system policies, and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. After five months, the RN Resident will transition into their permanent position in which they are hired within Central Health, supported by a preceptor. Our nurses are committed to providing a collaborative environment to provide the safest and highest quality of care for our patients and align with Central Health's mission and values, including advancing health equity.
The residency includes rotations through clinical settings such as multi-specialty clinics, Transitions of Care, Respite Care, Case Management, Care at Home, Clinical Navigation, and Medical Respite settings to gain experience. In addition to clinical rotations, residents will engage in educational sessions, mentoring, and competency validation.
Position details indicate a paid 6-month residency with transition to the home department after completion.
Residency Details
Paid 6-month Residency Positions; will transition to home department after completion of the residency.
Residency program slated to start 6/29/26.
Specifics
Specific nursing department of interest to be specified in the job description. Specific positions are for new grads and those up to 2 years of experience.
Note: Please specify nursing department of interest listed in the job description and the residency is slated to start 6/29/26.
Essential Functions
Nursing Core Essential Responsibilities
Collaborates with the patient’s care team including the primary care team, specialists, home care, hospital team, and others involved with the patient’s care to optimize clinical outcomes.
Advocates for patients and families; educates on diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and medications.
Performs clinical duties as assigned and competency validated and in accordance with Standing Delegation Orders.
Participates in daily/weekly patient care huddles and case conferences.
Enhances patient experience by practicing AIDET during each patient interaction.
Addresses and resolves patient issues in a timely manner to improve patient experience.
Acts as a resource to Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, and other clinical team members.
Serves as a preceptor for new clinical team members and students.
May assist in the development of departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
Participates in continuous quality improvement projects to improve patient, family, and system outcomes.
Attends staff meetings and education offerings in person or via teleconference/online as required.
Supports organizational initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.
Ensures tasks related to patient care and administrative processes comply with regulatory and accreditation standards and Central Health SOPs, policies, and procedures.
Adheres to state nursing regulations and governing agency requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Multi-Disciplinary Ambulatory Clinic Essential Responsibilities
Oversees assigned team, establishes work assignments, oversees unit flow, and identifies staffing needs.
Evaluates patients and families to help navigate specialty care services.
Supports provider teams with in-basket management, refilling medications, and triaging patients per established protocols.
Supports efficient patient flow by assisting with procedures, distributing medications and treatments, rooming, and dismissing patients per standardized workflows.
Completes daily/weekly quality assurance checklists (including delegation of tasks to staff).
Oversees health center equipment needs, infection control standards, CLIA regulations, vaccine management, and emergency protocols.
Assists with supply management to maintain adequate inventories.
Transitions of Care Clinical Advocate Essential Responsibilities
Coordinates with hospital Case Management/Care Coordination teams regarding readmission prevention and high-risk patients; facilitates discharge teaching for readmitted/high-risk patients.
Performs handoffs (hospital to aftercare), medication reconciliation and education reinforcement.
Plans, implements, and evaluates service delivery, patient experience, and care management after hospital discharge.
Develops patient-centered discharge plans and communicates discharge instructions with physicians and care teammates; supports patient/family education regarding chronic disease management.
Arranges post-discharge follow-up appointments with primary care physicians and communicates updates to the patient's primary care provider.
Conducts post-discharge outreach and documents medication reconciliation during outreach when applicable.
Medical Respite RN Essential Responsibilities
Contributes as an active member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team supporting Respite, Bridge Programs, and mobile health services.
Provides nursing support in clinic and mobile settings and collaborates with community partners to address health disparities.
Provides comprehensive care to marginalized individuals with complex health needs and supports transitions to medical respite facilities as needed.
Identifies patient needs for referrals to resources that facilitate continuity of care (housing, benefits, etc.).
May perform appointment registration duties and related administrative tasks.
May operate a company vehicle to community-based locations for service delivery.
Care at Home Essential Responsibilities
Completes accurate assessments of discharge needs, coordinates medications and appointments, and documents in the EHR; collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers and other care team members.
Reviews medications against discharge lists.
Collaborates with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community clinics to coordinate referrals; may perform in-person assessments.
Assists with home visits alongside an Advanced Practice Provider and completes intake assessments in the EHR.
Manages admissions to the Care at Home program per criteria and completes QA checks.
RN Navigator
Collaborates with the patient's care team from a call center and hybrid setting to optimize outcomes.
Reviews patient progress and coordinates communications with referring, consulting, and primary care physicians.
Coordinates scheduling of appointments and may assist with referrals and tracking outcomes.
Educates patients and families in a call center setting and supports transitions of care with care management teams to address complex health, SDOH, and behavioral health needs.
May review diagnostic imaging and lab values and notify providers of abnormal findings.
Supports performance metrics and interventions to prevent avoidable ER visits and hospitalizations.
Case Management
Performs comprehensive assessments of medical needs, provides disease education, and conducts medication reconciliation.
Educates patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and services covered by Central Health.
Develops and executes care plans in collaboration with primary care teams through Care at Home Model.
Promotes adherence to disease-specific outcomes and provides self-management support.
Manages telephonic or in-person assessments and coordinates care to support overall wellness.
Coordinates care among multiple providers and evaluates/adjusts care plans as needed.
Plans and coordinates daily care with the care team to ensure quality and efficiency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Critical thinking and decision-making skills
Strong relationship-building and patient care abilities
Extensive nursing knowledge and documentation competency
Problem-solving skills to improve patient and staff outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication
Commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Ability to work with community partners and function in a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree – Graduation from an accredited school of nursing – Required
Work Experience
Less than 2 years of RN experience
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse, State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure; Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas – upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) – obtained through approved American Heart Association – upon hire.
Graduate Nurse (GN) from an accredited nursing program – Upon Hire. Eligibility for temporary authorization to practice as a Graduate Nurse (GN) as defined by Texas Board of Nursing Rule 217.3, including:
Completion of an accredited U.S. nursing program
Application for initial RN licensure by examination with the Texas BON
Registration for the NCLEX RN exam
No outstanding BON eligibility issues
Completion of a criminal background check and passing the jurisprudence exam, per Texas BON requirements
GN status must remain active throughout the residency onboarding period and expires upon NCLEX RN results or the 75 day authorization limit
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