New Nurse RN Residency Galen Students
If you are a May/June grad, please apply to the positions that state May/June Grads in the title.
About the role
The New Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is a year-long, paid program designed to give you hands-on experience and help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, guiding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
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 consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other care team members, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical provider(s)
- Document the administration of care 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 appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication
- Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate patient needs
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures
- Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding
Requirements
- 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 from an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
- No previous experience needed
- Some travel may be needed for training
Benefits
We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Well-being 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 (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being 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 the facility
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is a 215-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. We provide emergency, diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:
- Women’s services: labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery
- Accredited advanced primary stroke center and chest pain center
- Certified atrial fibrillation center and accredited community cancer center
- Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity care
- Accredited breast center with digital imaging and computer-aided detection
- GYN robotic surgery training epicenter
- Pelvic pain and incontinence center
- Orthopedic center for joint replacement and spine surgery
Located in Pinellas County, St. Petersburg offers nightlife and outdoor activities. Our hospital has been ranked as a top workplace by the Tampa Bay Times.