Registered Nurse Residency Program- Spring 2017 Graduates

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City, MO, invites new graduate RNs to join a 12‑month Nurse Residency program designed to build clinical competency and professional practice behaviors.

Participants are paired with experienced nurses and educators, mentored during orientation, and supported by shared governance to launch a successful nursing career.

Qualifications

• BSN or ADN required for new graduates.
• Current RN license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process.
• Delegate care to other staff as appropriate.
• Coordinate plan of care and consult with health care team.
• Supervise junior staff during orientation period.

Skills

BLS

RN License

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree

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)