New Grad Residency Program / RN - Summer 2026

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This New Grad Summer Residency Program for Registered Nurses (RNs) is an opportunity to join the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, starting in Summer 2026. This program is open to all units at UKHS St. Francis, with unit interest and shift availability to be discussed with a recruiter. The program emphasizes a people-first environment, offering career growth, tuition assistance, wellness resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive culture. UKHS St. Francis has a legacy of compassionate care since 1909, with 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. The program utilizes advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.

Requirements

Current Kansas RN Licensure or will obtain in Summer 2026
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Telemetry, ICU and PCU need ACLS and Post Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment
2-Year Degree
Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

4-Year Degree
At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Collects and analyzes patient health data through comprehensive assessment
Identifies and prioritizes patient/family biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and education needs
Develops and evaluates plan of care based on patient need priorities.
Coordinates care delivery with other healthcare team members and departments to ensure safe, age appropriate, culturally aware care, and optimal outcomes.
Demonstrates competence in service specific clinical skills and compliance with unit/department required duties.
Engages and involves the patient/family in the care delivery process
Conducts medication reconciliation on admission, at transfer, and at discharge or as prescribed for outpatient setting.
Ensures safe and quality care for patients through identification of patient specific risk factors (i.e. risk for falls, risk for skin breakdown, etc.)