Resident I Graduate Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. This program will guide you through the transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse within a supportive environment of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and the scope of practice.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" nursing model.
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and resolve patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about their medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for clarity.
Program Components
- 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.
- Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State.
- 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
- No previous experience needed.