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 provide hands-on experience and help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will transition from student nurse to registered nurse with support from nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and state/specialty standards.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" nursing model.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.
• 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 in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response.
• Intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended medication response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
• Participate in advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Attend monthly educational sessions.
• Engage in preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Participate in the measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
• Receive mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Work collaboratively 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed.

Additional Information

• This position is for new graduate nurses.
• Sponsorship for employment is not available for this position.
• A $5,000 Relocation Bonus is offered for those more than 50 miles from the hospitals.
• HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement.

Hospitals included in this application pool: Belton Regional, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lafayette Regional, Overland Park Regional, Research Medical Center, and Research Psychiatric Center.