New Grad RN Nurse Residency Behavioral Health

Research Psychiatric Center - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The New Grad RN Nurse Residency in Behavioral Health at Research Psychiatric Center is a full-time position designed for recent nursing graduates. This program offers a year-long residency that provides hands-on experience and support as new nurses transition from academic settings to clinical practice. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a behavioral health environment, with opportunities for advanced clinical training, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and strive to anticipate patient needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing completed by start date.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State, with a grace period to pass NCLEX.

Nice-to-haves

• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training, remaining local to the Kansas City metro area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, and legal counseling.