New Grad RN Resident All HCA Midwest Hospitals
Centerpoint Medical Center
About the Role
The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduates with hands-on experience to establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be supported by nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents to transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and scope of practice.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
- Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an exceptional patient experience.
- Assess patient condition during admission and per shift, identifying and reporting any changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by medical providers and document care.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for therapeutic response, and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipating and resolving needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, 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 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 to be completed before the start date. A position may be accepted prior to graduation.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State. Orientation and training may begin prior to passing the NCLEX.
- No previous experience needed.
- Some travel may be needed for training, remaining local to the Kansas City metro area.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).