New Graduate Nurse RN Residency

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10K to $30K Sign On Bonus

$5,000 Relocation Bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with a match

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Missouri is seeking New Graduate Nurses for its RN Residency Program. This program provides hands-on experience, advanced clinical training, and mentorship to facilitate the transition from student to registered nurse. Applicants should have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and are supported with certification training. The position offers various benefits including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State within 90 days of graduation date.
• Nursing degree completed prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and shifts.
• Perform procedures as ordered by medical provider.
• Teach patients about their medical condition and treatment.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with the care team.
• Promote continuity of care through mentoring and evidence-based practice projects.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

New Graduate Nurse RN Residency at Centerpoint Medical Center

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

Looking for a team you can grow with as a New Graduate Nurse? Fill out one application and a recruiter will speak with you about all available new graduate nurse openings across Centerpoint Medical Center. Your first year is one of growth, successes, challenges, and opportunities. Join a team that supports you in all those aspects.

Multiple units available for New Graduate Nurses to start their career including: Medical Surgical Oncology, Ortho Surgical, Medical Telemetry, Cardiac Care, Progressive Care, ICU, and ED. Shifts vary based on availability. Positions can fill at any time.

Sign On Bonus $10K to $30K offered for eligible candidates for FT Days and Nights on Orthopedics, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac & Progressive Care Units and can not be combined with other bonuses or HCA Loan/Scholarships.

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

Centerpoint is not taking anyone in Women’s or NICU for December Graduates. Join us through career pathway and develop in your first year to transfer to these units in the future. The power of internal promotion at Centerpoint Medical Center.

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 New 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

• 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

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Centerpoint 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.

What you will 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. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

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 completed prior to start date, may apply for opportunities 8 months in advance of graduation date.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State within 90 days of graduation date per State of Missouri guidelines.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top‑notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Centerpoint 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.