Nursing at Hendrick

If you are ready to be part of a carefully selected team dedicated to exceptional care, picture yourself at Hendrick. Hendrick Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital located in Abilene and Brownwood, Texas, providing healthcare services to 24 surrounding counties since 1924.

Our nursing team provides consistent, compassionate, high quality care that is patient-focused and aligned with the Christian mission and vision of Hendrick. With a range of nursing services available and outstanding benefits offered, you can be assured that Hendrick Medical Center is the right place for you.

Pathway to Excellence Designation

Hendrick Medical Center has achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation for the fourth time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The Pathway to Excellence designation recognizes the essential elements of an ideal nursing practice environment where nurses can flourish. The designation confirms the professional satisfaction of nurses at Hendrick Medical Center and identifies it as one of the best places to work. Hendrick first received the distinction in 2007, and was re-designated in 2010, 2013 and 2016. Institutions are eligible to receive designation every three years.

Hendrick Nursing Services

Acute Medical Care
Cardiac Cath Lab
Cardiac Interventional Care Unit
Cardiovascular Care
Case Management
Correctional Health Nursing
Critical Care (CCU)
Dialysis
Emergency Department (Level III Trauma Center)
General Surgery Inpatient Care
Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation
Hendrick HouseCalls (Home Health)
Clinic Nursing with Hendrick Provider Network
Hospice (Inpatient & Home Care)
Infusion Services
Labor & Delivery
Lactation Consultant
Mother/Baby Care
Neurological Telemetry
Nursery/NICU
Observation Unit
Oncology
Orthopedics
Outpatient Surgery Center
Pediatrics
Progressive Care
Skilled Nursing
Surgical Services (PAT, Pre-Op, OR, PACU)

Perks at Hendrick*

Exceptional benefits packages
Bonuses for select units
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Career ladder
National certification reimbursement
NurseLink/RN Residency for new RNs
Individualized nursing orientation
Multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Multifaceted healthcare system with a range of services
Continuing education opportunities
Opportunities for growth and leadership

Nurse Residency Program

At Hendrick, we understand the challenges nurses face in their transition from student to professional, particularly in the first year. The Hendrick Nurse Residency Program is the bridge between education and practice, using three components to prepare and to support newly licensed RNs as they build careers devoted to caring for others.

12 month program
Monthly seminars cover leadership, quality outcomes, professional role, and evidenced-based practice
All newly licensed RNs are automatically enrolled into the program

New critical care unit nurses at Hendrick Medical Center will also be part of a CCU fellowship. Start dates for the program are as follows:

August 2024 RN Graduates

Application Deadline: July 1, 2024 ( To be eligible for the Early Commit Bonus, candidates must apply by June 1, 2024)

Start Date: September 9, 2024

Fellowship Start Date: September 18, 2024

December 2024 RN Graduates

Application Deadline: October 1, 2024

Start Date: February 3, 2025

Fellowship Start Date: February 12, 2024

May 2025 RN Graduates

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

Start Date: June 16, 2025

Fellowship Start Date: June 25, 2025

For more information, contact Nurse Recruitment at 325-670-4303
or email nurserecruiter@hendrickhealth.org.

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