HCA Healthcare Pathways
Explore Pathways to Healthcare
UNF MedNexus and HCA South Atlantic Division have partnered on an innovative program to foster student interest in a diversity of healthcare careers earlier in their academic career.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is a 454-bed acute care hospital offering a full line of services with patient safety scores among the best in the area. Founded in 1969 by a group of physicians and community leaders, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital has built a strong tradition of providing quality healthcare to Northeast Florida for over 55 years. The HCA Florida Memorial team of more than 3,400 employees and 900 physicians on staff work hard every day to combine safe, quality medical care and advanced technology with compassion and understanding. HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare and is comprised of 184 hospitals and approximately 2,000 sites of care including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers and physician clinics in 21 states and the United Kingdom.
"Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life."
How the program works
Students will work with their academic advisors to determine if the healthcare pathway program is a good option. Eligible students will apply and be screened by UNF MedNexus staff prior to being interviewed by HCA leadership.
Ideal candidates would be:
- interested in a career in healthcare
- working more than 20 hours per week outside of healthcare
- eligible for tuition reimbursement
- a Florida resident
- a student with a 2.0 GPA or higher
Selected students will be notified of their acceptance and begin the onboarding process at HCA Florida Memorial. HCA will assist students in enrolling in the employee tuition benefit program.
Student will begin full-time or part-time employment at HCA and will receive benefits such as health, dental, 401K, etc. UNF will work with students to select an appropriate program of study, recommend flexible course scheduling to accommodate their work schedule, and provide structured career counseling.
This program offers students an incredible opportunity to work at a national leader in healthcare, receive mentorship from hospital leadership, explore a variety of healthcare career paths, and receive tuition assistance.
How to apply
- Meet with your Academic Advisor to determine your eligibility.
- Complete this Application by November 1, 2024.
- You will be notified if you will move on to the next round of interviews by November 8, 2024.
- Interviews with HCA leadership will take place during the month of November.
- Selected students will begin their employment in January 2025.
For more information or questions, contact h.boudreaux@unf.edu. 