New Grad RN
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Frankfort, KYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide New Grad RNs with hands-on experience to establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be supported by a community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, facilitating the transition from student nurse to registered nurse. This program focuses on providing the tools necessary to succeed in today's hospital environment through formalized learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and professional standards.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team.
- Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an exceptional patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care thoroughly.
- 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 on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding.
- Work collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.
Program Structure & Learning Experiences
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Monthly educational sessions.
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Hands-on simulations for measurement and evaluation of skills.
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
Cohorts Available
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
- December 2026
- January 2027
- February 2027
- March 2027
- April 2027
Specialties Available
- Acute Care Areas Only (as of March 25, 2026)
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.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training.