New Grad RN Residency

About the Role

The New Grad RN Residency at Oviedo Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to equip recent nursing graduates with hands-on experience, valuable clinical skills, and critical thinking abilities. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will transition from student to registered nurse within a supportive environment of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Oviedo Medical Center provides the tools necessary to succeed in today's hospital environment. This program includes:

• 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.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.
• Focus areas include: Medical/Surgical Telemetry, Cardiac/Neuro.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s).
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving patient needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology into understandable terms.

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.