New Grad RN Residency

HCA Healthcare•Panama City, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a paid, year-long program for graduate nurses designed to support the transition from nursing school to registered nurse practice. Residents receive hands-on experience and support from nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents, developing clinical and critical thinking skills in a hospital environment. The program includes advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulations to measure and evaluate skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and collaborative work on an evidence-based practice project. Cohort start dates are February 8, March 22, and April 26, 2027. Available specialties include Med/Surg, Oncology, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Care, Progressive/Transitional Care, and limited positions in ICU and ER. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in line with department requirements and applicable state and specialty nursing standards. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models. The resident also advocates for patients, families, and caregivers to support a positive patient experience.

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), to be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), to be obtained within one year of employment.
No previous experience is needed.
Some travel may be needed for training.
Other certifications may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients at 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 promptly and thoroughly in patient medical records.
Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when patients experience unintended medication responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and address patient needs.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
Explain complex medical terminology to support patients’ and caregivers’ understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to deliver individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Participate in the residency program’s clinical training, educational sessions, preceptorship, simulations, mentoring, and evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time-away-from-work programs, including 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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
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.