Multispecialty & Research Hospital - February 2027 Nurse Residency Program (RN)

Launch your nursing career with purpose at the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital Nurse Residency Program – February 2026. Designed for new graduate RNs, this immersive program combines hands-on clinical experience, evidence-based education, and dedicated mentorship within a leading academic medical center. Residents will grow their confidence, clinical judgment, and professional skills while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care alongside expert multidisciplinary teams. Join us and shape the future of healthcare through innovation, research, and compassionate practice. Residency Programs available:
- Oncology
- Med-Surg
Applications are due by November 6th with interviews taking place November 13-20th.

The RN I position is a licensed staff nurse who may be an entry-level nurse at the Novice to Advanced Beginner stage of Benner's clinical practice model. Demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, and receives coaching from experienced RNs and management. Participates in unit initiatives and shared governance. Provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population and conducts nursing assessments. Assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Collaborates with an interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achieve desired treatment outcomes. Demonstrates competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights. Ensures continuity of care through appropriate communication, discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services

- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluation.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Progression towards competent assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
- Progression towards demonstrating time management skills.
- Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional healthcare team and patients and their families.
- Progression towards critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook

Education:

- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Certification/Licensure:

- Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license; Or a Temporary Texas RN License (Permanent TX license within 90 days upon hire).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.