New Grad RN Med Surg

HCA Healthcare • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident I Graduate Nurse participates in the HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, a paid, year-long program designed to support the transition from nursing school to registered nurse. The program provides specialty-area clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship, hands-on skills simulations, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and participation in an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in keeping with department requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers.

This position is at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in west Miami-Dade County. Some travel may be needed for training.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state of Florida.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within one year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• No previous experience is needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identify changes in condition, and report them.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care in patient medical records in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when an unintended medication response occurs.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate and proactively address patient needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Explain complex medical terminology in a way that supports understanding.
• Collaborate with medical providers and other care-team members to deliver individualized patient care.
• Participate in residency training, preceptorship, hands-on simulations, mentoring, and an evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

• Paid residency program.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Legal counseling, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree