New Graduate Nurse RN Residency

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Resident I Graduate Nurse in a comprehensive nurse residency program. This paid program at Research Medical Center offers hands-on experience, advanced training, and a supportive community to help you transition from student to registered nurse. With various specialty areas available, you will develop critical skills and provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Unlock your potential and grow your career with HCA Healthcare!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to 20K

5,000 Relocation Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures and document care in the patient medical record.
• Teach patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Introduction

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

Join this amazing Level 1 Trauma Center where you will see patients, work amongst a strong interdisciplinary team, and grow your career.

Our New Graduate application allows you to discuss your top areas of interests with our recruiting teams based on availability. Only one application is needed.

Our openings will consist of Inpatient Transplant, Rehabilitation, Oncology, Ortho Neuro Trauma, Cardiac Care, Medical Surgical, Float Pool, and Critical Care Float Pool. Shifts will vary based on needs and availability.

Sign-On Bonus UP to 20K Offered for eligible candidates for FT Night Shift only on Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac & Progressive Care Units and can not be combined with other bonuses or HCA Loan/Scholarships.

*NEW* Those with Research College of Nursing Loan Forgiveness qualify for a sign-on bonus for Cardiac Care Unit ONLY at Research Medical Center, ask me today

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

**We are FULL IN Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery, NICU, and Pediatrics for all 2025 graduates.** Join us through career pathways and develop in your first year to transfer to these units in the future. The power of internal promotion!

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.

Want to learn more about orientation + residency before applying? Schedule a time here: https://forms.gle/EaAM4DsfcJhHV5su5

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

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Research 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 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. 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

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital offering a range of medical and health services, including women’s services, emergency care, trauma, stroke center, and orthopedics across Kansas City. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in the Kansas City area.

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility providing inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors dedicated to compassionate care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare has 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 growth and development? Join the Research Medical Center family! We will provide you with the tools and resources to succeed. If you seek an opportunity that offers satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Apply today and unlock the possibilities!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.