New Nurse RN Residency December Grads

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a year-long program designed to provide recent graduates with hands-on experience and support for their transition from student nurses to registered nurses. This paid program offers a structured series of learning experiences in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and professional standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using 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 in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response, intervening as appropriate.
• 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.
• Participate in advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Attend monthly educational sessions.
• Engage in preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Participate in the measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
• 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.

Program Focus

• Develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills.
• Transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
• Gain experience in a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
• Receive advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Benefit from monthly educational sessions.
• Participate in preceptorship training.
• Engage in hands-on simulations for skill evaluation.
• Receive mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Work on an evidence-based practice project.