New Graduate Nurse Residency

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is hiring a Resident I Graduate Nurse for their Nurse Residency Program. This program provides essential clinical training and hands-on experience for new graduates transitioning to registered nursing. You will work collaboratively with experienced nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse License. This position offers various benefits, including a comprehensive rewards package supporting health, life, and career development.

Qualifications

• Obtaining BLS within 30 days of employment.
• Obtaining ACLS within 1 year of employment.
• No previous nursing experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures and monitor patient as ordered.
• Document care administration in medical records.
• Teach patients and families about medical conditions.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Florida Healthcare, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses! The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands‑on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Hospitals provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• 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.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence‑based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the state
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel may be needed for training

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.