New Nurse RN Residency Galen Students
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide graduates with hands-on experience, fostering valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive environment with nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to guide your transition from student to registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and the scope of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, utilizing nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and proactively resolving patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for understanding.
Program Features
- 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.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
About HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is a 138-bed community hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee Counties. The hospital has received recognition from The Joint Commission for heart failure, sepsis, stroke, and total hip and knee procedures, and holds American College of Radiology accreditation in CT, mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. It has also been recognized by Healthgrades as being in the top 10% in the nation for patient safety and received five-star recipients for gallbladder removal, small intestine surgeries, hip fracture treatment, and pacemaker procedures. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency services, cardiology, general surgery, and orthopedics, alongside advanced medical services and a dedicated care team. HCA Florida South Shore Hospital was named a top workplace in Tampa Bay for the fourth consecutive year. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has made significant investments in charitable care and uncompensated expenses.