New Grad Residency Program / RN - Summer 2026

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking candidates for their New Grad Summer Residency Program for Registered Nurses at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. This program begins in Summer 2026 and is designed to enhance patient care while empowering new graduates with a supportive learning environment.

Candidates must hold a current Kansas RN Licensure or plan to obtain it by Summer 2026, alongside successful completion of BLS and other required certifications. Join us to thrive in a people-first culture with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN Licensure or will obtain in Summer 2026.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Telemetry, ICU and PCU need ACLS certification.
• Specific Certifications required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for diverse populations.
• Assess patient/family needs and develop care plans.
• Collect and analyze patient health data.
• Engage patients/families in the care process.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care Coordination

Basic Computer Skills

Education

2-Year Degree

4-Year Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring - New Grad Summer Residency Program

Start Date: Summer 2026

Please apply to this position for all units at UKHS St. Francis! Unit interest and shift availability will be discussed in detail with a recruiter.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
• Collects and analyzes patient health data through comprehensive assessment.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient/family biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and education needs.
• Develops and evaluates plan of care based on patient need priorities.
• Coordinates care delivery with other healthcare team members and departments to ensure safe, age appropriate, culturally aware care, and optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrates competence in service specific clinical skills and compliance with unit/department required duties.
• Engages and involves the patient/family in the care delivery process.
• Conducts medication reconciliation on admission, at transfer, and at discharge or as prescribed for outpatient setting.
• Ensures safe and quality care for patients through identification of patient specific risk factors (i.e. risk for falls, risk for skin breakdown, etc.).

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current Kansas RN Licensure or will obtain in Summer 2026
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Telemetry, ICU and PCU need ACLS and Post Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment
• 2-Year Degree
• Specific Certificationsare required within one year of hire
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 4-Year Degree
• At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).