New Graduate Nurse Residency
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Port St Lucie, FLFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long paid program designed to provide new graduate nurses with hands-on experience, clinical application, and critical thinking skills. This program supports the transition from student nurse to registered nurse with a focus on patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and professional standards.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models.
- Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
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
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.