New Grad RN - Frankfort Regional

Frankfort Regional Medical Center; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate new graduate nurses to join their team in a supportive residency program. This unique opportunity offers hands-on clinical training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a chance to develop critical skills in a collaborative environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the program includes educational sessions and preceptorship training to ensure a smooth transition from student to registered nurse. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your nursing career.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications required within specified timeframes.
• No previous experience needed for this entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and report any changes.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Teach patients and families about medical conditions and treatments.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

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Introduction

Description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, 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

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Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Frankfort Regional Medical Center 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.

Cohort Start Dates

• January 2025
• June 2025
• July 2025
• October 2025

Specialties Available:

• Med/Surg - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Inpatient Rehab - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Stepdown - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Behavioral Health - $8,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Emergency Services - $8,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Critical Care - $8,000 Sign-On Bonus
• OR/Peri-Op 101 - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Women's - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Pediatrics - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

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, possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translate 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 may be 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 may be needed for training

Frankfort Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people, and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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 on 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 Frankfort Regional Medical Center 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.