New Graduate RN Residency

Wesley Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education assistance

Fertility and family building support

Life Insurance

Job summary

Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS offers a Nurse Residency Program designed to mentor new grads into professional practice. This paid program includes advanced clinical training in several specialty areas and structured learning experiences.

You will work with experienced nurse leaders, engage in monthly education sessions, and participate in evidence-based projects to develop competencies for safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS obtained within 1 year of employment.
• RN license in the state.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and with each shift.
• Document care in the medical record timely and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment, and medications.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Travel readiness

Education

RN License (State)

Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

New Increased RN Pay Rates! Relo Available for Eligible Candidates! Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Wesley Medical Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

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

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Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Wesley 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.

Start Dates

Rolling start dates. Qualifications are a passed NCLEX with a Kansas license.

2026

• September 14th and 28th
• October 12th and 26th
• November 9th and 23rd
• December 7th and 21st

2027

• January 4th and 18th
• February 1st and 15th
• March 1st, 15th, and 29th
• April 12th and 26th

Openings

Wesley Medical Center

• Med/Surg - Neuro Trauma, Acute Care Specialty, Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Spine, Surgical Telemetry, Acute Care
• Step down units-Progressive Care Unit, Intermediate Care Unit, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
• ICU - Medical ICU, Cardiac Neuro ICU
• Emergency Department
• Women's-BirthCare Center, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, High Risk OB
• Children's-Pediatric, PICU, NICU
• Operating Room-next cohort 03/15/27

Wesley Woodlawn Hospital

• ICU
• Med/Surg-Cardiac Medical, Acute Care
• Operating Room-next cohort 03/15/27
• Emergency Department

Wesley Rehab Hospital

• Inpatient rehab unit

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. 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
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel maybe needed for training

For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.

Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region.

Home to Wesley Children's Hospital, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.

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 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.

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.