New Grad RN

Position Overview

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Florida you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses. This posting is for Galen College of Nursing and Mercy Hospital College of Nursing students approaching graduation within the next 6 months. The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. You will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents as you transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

The program also features advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training, hands-on simulations, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and collaborative work on evidence-based practice projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and intervene appropriately if necessary.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and provide exceptional care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures.

Required Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled and within 6 months of graduation from the Galen College of Nursing.
• 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.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed; some travel may be required for training.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing 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, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial wellbeing tools.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility, family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.