New Grad RN Residency
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Lake Monroe 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 nurse to registered nurse with support from nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care administration accurately and in a timely manner.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
Program Learning Experiences
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Monthly educational sessions.
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Skills measurement and evaluation through hands-on simulations.
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
- Collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project.
Specialties Available
- Med/Surg
- Med/Surg Cardiac
- CVOR - Days - Limited Availability
Cohort Start Dates
- 7/13/2026
- 8/24/2026
- 9/28/2026
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is a 221-bed acute care hospital serving Seminole and West Volusia County. It is a Level II Trauma Center and offers a full-service cardiovascular program including open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and comprehensive diagnostic services. Additional services include orthopedic and spine care, robotic surgery, acute inpatient medical rehabilitation, and complete imaging services.