New Grad RN Residency Freestanding ED

About the Role

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduate Registered Nurses with hands-on experience, helping them develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be supported by nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to facilitate the transition from student to registered nurse. This position is located at either Park West Freestanding Emergency Department or Normandy Park Freestanding Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and resolve patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

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.
• No previous experience needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse License in the State.