New Graduate Nurse RN Residency All HCA Hospitals

About the Role

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Belton Regional Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to support your transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse. You will gain hands-on experience, develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills, and be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" model.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care provided in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Notify providers and intervene in case of unintended medication responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

Program Components

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Monthly educational sessions.
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Collaboration on an evidence-based practice project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing completed prior to start date.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State within 90 days of graduation date (per State of Missouri guidelines).
• No previous experience needed.

Additional Information

• $5,000 Relocation Bonus offered for those more than 50 miles from our hospitals.
• This is a paid program.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.