New Grad RN Resident Rehabilitation

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Las Palmas Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new nurses with hands-on experience, supporting the development of 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, fostering learning, clinical application, and socialization during the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team.
• Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers and document 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 patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

Program Features

• 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.
• Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.

Cohort Start Dates

• Spring 2027

Specialties Available

• Med Surg

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 from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.