RN Residency - Saint Luke's South - Spring 2027 Graduates

Saint Luke's Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park offers a nurse residency program designed for new graduates and nursing students. The program aligns with the Transition to Practice model and pairs you with experienced nurses and clinical educators during a 12-month orientation to build clinical competency and professional practice behaviors.

Mentors assist in your development and involvement with Saint Luke’s governance.

Qualifications

• Recent nursing graduates or nursing students entering a residency program.
• RN residency follows the Transition to Practice model with structured learning.
• Mentors and clinical educators support development during the first year.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Performing patient care, delegating tasks, and supervising other staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of patients and consult with the health care team.

Skills

Nursing care

Nursing process

Team coordination

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 South Hospital in Overland Park. 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 South 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.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Performing patient care, delegating patient care tasks, and supervising other patient care staff.
• 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.

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