New Grad Nurse: Critical Care Residency & Step-Down

Research Medical Center; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Research Medical Center invites new graduate nurses to join a paid, structured transition-to-practice experience across the Kansas City area hospitals.

You will receive advanced clinical training, monthly education, preceptorship, mentoring, and hands-on simulations. Start dates occur every two weeks to accommodate graduation and NCLEX timelines, with options across Belton, Overland Park, and other KC area locations.

Qualifications

• 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 from an accredited nursing program
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel maybe needed for training

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Research Medical Center invites new graduate nurses to join a paid, structured transition-to-practice experience across the Kansas City area hospitals.

You will receive advanced clinical training, monthly education, preceptorship, mentoring, and hands-on simulations. Start dates occur every two weeks to accommodate graduation and NCLEX timelines, with options across Belton, Overland Park, and other KC area locations.