New Nurse RN Residency Dec Grads Galen Students
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
St. Petersburg, FLFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and support for recent nursing graduates. This program aims to help you transition from student nurse to registered nurse, fostering valuable clinical and critical thinking skills within a supportive community.
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 established nursing models (Assess, Perform, Teach, Manage).
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support 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, and document care.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
Program Learning Experiences
- 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
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Galen College of Nursing December 2026 graduates only.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.