New Graduate Nurse Residency
Fairview Park Hospital
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Fairview Park Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduates with hands-on experience, fostering valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will transition from student to registered nurse within a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and scope/standards of practice.
- Collaborate with medical providers and care teams to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
- Utilize nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and per shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care provided in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
- Notify providers and intervene for unintended medication responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures.
- Translate complex medical terminology for complete understanding.
Program Components
- 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.
- Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.