New Nurse RN Residency Program
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL0–3 yrs42m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Patient careMedical terminologyCPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Port Charlotte
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care86%CPR / BLS58%Medical terminology6%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a year-long paid program designed to assist new graduate nurses in transitioning from student to registered nurse. It provides hands-on experience, formal learning, and mentorship to develop essential clinical and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to 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 upon admission and per shift, identifying and reporting any 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 for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating needs and resolving them proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care, translating complex medical terminology into understandable terms.
Program Components
- 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.
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.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State.
- No previous experience needed.