New Grad RN Residency

About the Role

The HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is seeking a New Grad RN Resident to join their team. This is a year-long, paid program designed to provide hands-on experience and develop clinical and critical thinking skills, supporting the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and scope/standards of practice.
• 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 provider(s).
• Document care administration in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
• Participate in formalized learning experiences, including advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training, skills evaluation through simulations, mentoring, and working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start.
• 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.
• Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.

Program Details

• Duration: Year-long
• Support System: Nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
• Cohort Start Dates:
• 6/29/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
• 7/13/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)
• 8/10/2026: Medical Surgical, Progressive Care/Step-Down, ICU, and Emergency Services (very limited)