New Grad RN Residency

HCA Healthcare•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Capital Hospital is a paid, year-long program that supports new graduate nurses as they transition from school to registered nursing practice. Residents receive advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulation and skills evaluation, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models. The resident also advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports a positive patient experience. Cohort start dates are February 1, March 15, and April 19, 2027. Available specialties for each cohort include Med/Surg, Orthopedics, Oncology, Tele/Neuro, and limited openings in IMCU, ICU, and the ER.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identify changes in condition, and report those 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, monitor therapeutic response, and notify the provider and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and work to resolve them proactively.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Explain complex medical terminology to support patient and caregiver understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other care-team members to provide individualized, comprehensive care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
Participate in advanced clinical training, educational sessions, 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, long- and short-term 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.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.