Baptist Nurse Residency -Fall 2026
About The Position
The Nurse Resident provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient’s condition, symptoms, and treatment plan. The role offers real-world experience managing individualized, goal-directed care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing while following Baptist Health Care policies and best practices. The Fall 2026 Nurse Residency program is designed to help new nurses build clinical judgment, confidence, and professional skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. Residents receive peer support from the Nurse Residency Coordinator, nurse educators, and fellow new graduates; a dedicated one-on-one preceptorship on their home unit with an experienced nurse; and career-focused mentoring to support professional growth. Residency units are offered at Baptist Hospital (Henderson Medical Units, Medical Oncology, General Medical, Surgical, Ortho Neuro, and Cardiac Neuro), Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital (Medical Units 2E and 2W), and Jay Hospital (Medical Unit).
Requirements
- Technical diploma/certificate in nursing or an associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state upon hire.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification upon hire.
- Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing knowledge and skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic math and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient’s condition, symptoms, and treatment plan.
- Manage individualized, goal-directed care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing.
- Work in accordance with Baptist Health Care policies and best practices.
- Develop clinical judgment, confidence, and professional nursing skills through residency support, preceptorship, and mentoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
