New Nurse RN Residency Galen Students
This application is for Galen College of Nursing students only.
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to give you hands-on experience and establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will transition from student nurse to registered nurse with support from nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
The program includes:
- Advanced clinical training in a specialty area
- Monthly educational sessions
- Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor
- Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations
- Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders
- Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project
The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department-specific requirements and state/specialty scope and standards. Using nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage," the RN Resident provides individualized, compassionate care in collaboration with medical providers and the care team, serving as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, reporting changes in status
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers
- Document care administration in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient for therapeutic response
- Notify provider and intervene as needed for unintended medication responses
- Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures
- Translate complex medical terminology to ensure understanding
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 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
We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement, including:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- 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
- Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships
- Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.
About HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a 237-bed acute care hospital serving Charlotte County. Our services include:
- Emergency care
- An accredited cancer program
- A stroke center of excellence and chest pain center
- Orthopedic and spine center
- Wound management and hyperbaric medicine
- Inpatient, outpatient, and cardiovascular surgery
- Sports and rehabilitation services
- Outpatient programs and community wellness initiatives
We have provided healthcare in Charlotte County for over 40 years. Our culture emphasizes compassion, respect, and service, with over 350 area physicians collaborating with us. We have received recognition as one of America's top 100 hospitals, making us a leading healthcare provider in the region.