Graduate Registered Nurse

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid residency program

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. offers a Nurse Residency Program, a comprehensive, paid, year-long training designed to support new graduate nurses in transitioning from student to registered nurse.

The program provides advanced clinical training, monthly sessions, and mentorship from nurse leaders, with travel for training as needed. It is a structured path to licensure as an RN and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• RN or Graduate Nurse license is required.
• Nursing degree (Associate or Bachelor’s) required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 12 months.
• No prior experience required; travel for training may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by assessing patient conditions.
• Perform procedures and administer medications as prescribed.
• Document care and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Educate families about medical conditions and treatments.
• Collaborate with teams and advocate for patients.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Compassion

Adaptability

Teamwork

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

The Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, paid, year-long training designed to support new graduate nurses in transitioning from student to registered nurse.

Responsibilities include:

delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by assessing patient conditions, performing procedures, administering medications, and documenting care. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams, advocating for patients, and educating families about medical conditions and treatments.

Qualifications:

Applicants need an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a valid RN or Graduate Nurse license, and certifications such as BLS (within 30 days) and ACLS (within a year). No prior experience is required, but some travel for training may be necessary.

Training & Development:

The program offers advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, skills evaluation through simulations, mentorship from nurse leaders, and involvement in evidence-based projects.

Key Skills:

Strong clinical skills, critical thinking, effective communication, compassion, adaptability, and teamwork are essential.

Additional Info:

The hospital is a 323-bed facility, ACS Level I Trauma Center, and a regional Comprehensive Stroke Center, committed to exceptional patient care and community service.