New Graduate Nurse Emergency Room

HCA Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

HCA Healthcare’s year-long Nurse Residency Program is designed to help new graduate nurses transition from the classroom to professional nursing practice. The paid program at Research Medical Center includes specialty-area clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship with a facility preceptor, hands-on simulations to evaluate skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and collaboration on an evidence-based practice project. The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in keeping with the department’s requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice. Working with medical providers and other care-team members, the resident provides individualized, compassionate care and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), obtained within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained within one year of employment.
No previous experience required.
Some travel may be needed for training.
Other certifications may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identify changes in condition, and report them.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care in the patient medical record accurately, thoroughly, and promptly.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and notify providers or intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate and proactively address patient needs.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures; explain complex medical terminology clearly.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the care team to provide individualized patient care.
Participate in residency education, preceptorship, simulations, mentoring, and an evidence-based practice project.

Benefits

Paid nurse residency program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Preferred banking partnerships and financial wellbeing resources.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.