Registered Nurse Residency Program- Spring 2017 Graduates

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s North Hospital offers a nurse residency program designed for new grads and nursing students. The program follows the Transition to Practice model with pairing to experienced nurses and educators during a 12-month orientation.

You will be accountable for applying the nursing process to patient care, delegating tasks, and coordinating care plans alongside the health-care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with an associate degree.
• BLS certification required or obtained.
• Less than 1 year of applicable nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Delegate tasks and supervise patient care staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of patients with the health-team.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Nursing

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description Take the first step toward a rewarding nursing career by exploring opportunities with Saint Luke’s North Hospital. Designed for nursing students and recent graduates, this application opens the door to a variety of nursing roles across specialties including emergency care, medical-surgical, cardiovascular services, and intermediate care. With a supportive team environment, mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a commitment to exceptional patient care, Saint Luke’s North provides a strong foundation for launching your nursing career. Discover where your passion for nursing can take you and find a role that aligns with your skills, interests, and career goals.

Our nurse residency program is based on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Transition to Practice model, and all new graduate BSNs and ADNs hired at Saint Luke’s participate in this program. Participating in the nurse residency program allows you to build clinical competency and professional practice behaviors throughout your first year as an RN. We are here to support our new graduate nurses, so as part of this 12-month program, you will be paired with experienced nurses and clinical educators. Your preceptor will work closely with you during the orientation period to help you adjust to your unit. Mentors and facilitators will assist you in your professional development and help you become more involved with Saint Luke’s and its shared governance.

In this position, you will be accountable for utilizing the nursing process. You will be responsible for performing patient care, delegating patient care tasks, and supervising of other patient care staff. You will have the opportunity to be responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time Swing (United States of America) Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes