New Grad RN Med Surg

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to support new graduates in transitioning from student nurses to registered nurses. The program provides hands-on experience, clinical and critical thinking skill development, and a supportive community of educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope/standards of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and care team members to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administration in the patient medical record timely and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate for unintended medication responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and resolve patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, side effects, 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 measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
• Receive mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Work collaboratively 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.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.