Baptist Nurse Residency -Fall 2026

What You’ll Do

As a Nurse Resident, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient’s condition, symptoms, and treatment plan. You’ll gain real-world experience managing individualized, goal-directed care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, all while working within Baptist Health Care’s policies and best practices.

Throughout the program, you’ll build clinical judgment, confidence, and professional skills in a supportive, collaborative environment designed specifically for new nurses.

How We Support You

Peer Support

We know the transition from student to practicing nurse can feel overwhelming - and you’re not expected to do it alone. Our Nurse Residency Coordinator and nurse educators walk alongside you throughout the residency, providing guidance, encouragement, and access to valuable resources. You’ll also connect with fellow new graduates, creating a built-in support system that helps you feel confident, connected, and supported from day one.

Preceptorship

Your preceptorship is a dedicated, one-on-one experience on your home unit with an experienced nurse who is invested in your success. This immersive learning period bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you sharpen clinical skills, strengthen nursing judgment, and gain confidence in real patient care situations.

Mentoring

Beyond bedside skills, we focus on you as a professional. Through mentoring, you’ll receive career-focused support that helps you identify goals, develop strengths, and grow in areas where you want to improve. Mentors offer insights, learning opportunities, and encouragement to help shape your future in nursing.

Units Offering Nurse Residency – Fall 2026

Baptist Hospital

• Henderson Medical Units (New)
• Medical Oncology
• General Medical
• Surgical
• Ortho Neuro
• Cardiac Neuro

Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital

• Medical Units 2E & 2W

Jay Hospital

• Medical Unit

Minimum Education

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
• Associates Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Require

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills,
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse