New Graduate Nurse Residency Spring Graduates

HCA Healthcare; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Belton Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, invites new graduate nurses to join a structured Nurse Residency Program designed to bridge classroom learning to clinical practice. You’ll be supported by nurse educators and experienced staff through hands-on experiences and mentorship, promoting confident transition to registered nurse roles.

Available start dates are every two weeks, with opportunities in Medical Telemetry, Ortho Surgical, Critical Care, ER, or Float Pool.

Qualifications

• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing completed prior to start date.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse in the state within 90 days of graduation date per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider and document care in the medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor therapeutic response; notify provider if issues arise.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about condition, status, treatment plan, medications and follow‑up measures.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

No experience needed

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Belton Regional Medical Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

Are you interested in a New Graduate Nurse position within Belton Regional Medical Center?

We have an amazing culture, inclusive team-based environment. Come be a part of this amazing team and find support along the way as you start your nursing journey.

$5,000 Relocation Bonus offered for those more than 50 miles from our hospitals

This application is for HCA Midwest Hospitals and if Belton Regional does not have openings in the top units of interest for you, we can look at our other hospitals to include:

Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Research Medical Center and/or Research Psychiatric Center.

Opportunities at Belton Regional can include units such as Medical Telemetry/ Ortho Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency Room, or Float Pool

Career Growth advancement beyond one year includes more opportunities to grow to Pre Op, PACU, GI, Infusion, Cancer Center and more (we do not currently take new grads to start in these areas)

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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Belton 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.

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.

We offer start dates every TWO weeks starting January 4th, January 18th, February 1st, February 15th

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 and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates 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 maybe required during employment

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing completed prior to start date (You may apply up to 6 months in advance)

• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State within 90 days of graduation date per State of Missouri guidelines

• No previous experience needed

Belton Regional Medical Center (https://beltonregionalmedicalcenter.com/) is an 80+ bed acute care facility. We are located in Belton and serve southern Jackson and northern Cass counties. We are one of 10 HCA Healthcare Midwest Health System hospitals in Kansas City. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our services are supported by our excellent colleagues, advanced technology, and deep relationships within the community. Over the past decade, our hospital underwent a $39.2 million dollar renovation and expansion project. This project has enabled us to meet the growing medical needs of our community. Our hospital is equipped with a beautiful memorial garden, patient advocates, and private rooms. We are recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, and College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program.

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 in cost for the delivery of 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

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.