Registered Nurse Residency Program- Spring 2027 Graduates

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s North Hospital invites new graduate nurses to join its Nurse Residency Program, designed to support transition to practice. You will be paired with experienced nurses and clinical educators, with a dedicated preceptor guiding your orientation and development during the first year as an RN.

The program emphasizes the nursing process, care coordination, and collaboration with the health care team to deliver high-quality patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable nursing experience.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• RN license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Perform patient care, delegate tasks, and supervise other patient care staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of assigned patients.
• Consult with the health care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in a 12-month nurse residency program with mentorship and preceptor support.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Care coordination

Communication

Education

BSN or ADN degree

RN license

Job description

Job DescriptionTake 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.Please apply to this application if you are seeking a nursing role as a new graduate. After you complete the application, a Talent Advisor will follow up with you on the rest of the recruitment process and timeline.(If you are an internal candidate you must apply through workday.)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 RequirementsApplicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - VariousAssociate DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeSwing (United States of America)