Graduate Residency Nurse

Job Summary and Qualifications

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage. The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role:

Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment

Other Certifications maybe required during employment

Associate or Bachelor s degree in Nursing, must have completed at the time of start date

Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State, 90 days to license from graduation date

No previous experience needed

Some travel maybe needed for training, will stay in Kansas City, all training is paid

The following specialty areas are available during the program:

Med Surg:

Surgical Oncology (Oncology/Med-Surg patients)

Med-Surg overflow (COVID patients/MS overflow)

Trauma Med (Similar to ED pace-Car accident, GSW, Psych)

Neuro Medical (Hospitalist & Stroke patients)

Ortho Spine (Wesley is top 100 places to have spinal surgery in the US-Fast paced unit)

Med Surg Tele:

Intermediate Care Unit (Step down unit)

Surgical Telemetry/Cardiac progressive care (Telemetry unit, half unit is step down)

Salary:

Mid Range: $29.00

Shift Differentials: $4/Nights & $4.00/Weekends

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 Relocation for Qualified Candidates