New Grad RN Residency
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Ocala, FLFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduates with hands-on experience to develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, facilitating the transition from student to registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and scope of practice.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models.
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and resolve patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
- Participate in advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Attend monthly educational sessions.
- Engage in preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Participate in hands-on simulations for measurement and evaluation of skills.
- Receive mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
- Collaborate 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.
Specialties Available
- Med/Surg
- Neuro
- Trauma M/S
Cohort Start Dates
- 8/10/2026
- 9/21/2026
- 10/5/2026