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New Nurse RN Residency Program

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Sarasota, Florida

Posted Jun 29 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program New Nurse RN Residency Program
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Behavioral health
  • Telemedicine
More benefits (11)
  • PTO
  • Paid family leave
  • Disability coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Certification support
  • Adoption assistance
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Weekends
Weekends required

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Hiring organization
Hospital
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Address
5731 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
139

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The HCA Nurse Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to 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 that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

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 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 (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

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. Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, 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.

What will you do in this role

Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively. Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.

Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
  • Other Certifications maybe 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 maybe needed for training

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is located in Sarasota County, FL. We were founded in 1967 and are a 150 bed hospital. Our patients receive resort-style treatment in our coastal location.

We offer the best resources and opportunities. Our professional atmosphere is what you’ve been seeking. Join our colleagues and be part of the caring, integrity and professionalism.

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. Our hospital is on a beautiful campus that provides a comfortable setting.

We are a top 100 hospital by Thomson Reuters. We have been named a top 100 places to work by Modern Healthcare. We received the Everest Award for being both a top 100 hospital current performance winner and one of the 100 most improved hospitals on their five year trend performance.

We have been named by Becker’s Hospital Review among the top 100 hospitals with great orthopedic programs. We hope you’ll consider our careers at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

  • Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What's around it?

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital · Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% above the US average

Median rent
$1,684/mo
Household income
$72,105/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sarasota, FL

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