New Graduate Residency - ICU and Med Surg

Job Summary

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Wesley Medical Center provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• 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.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

Qualifications

• Passed NCLEX with a Kansas license.
• Openings: ICU - Medical ICU, Cardiac Neuro ICU, Med/Surg - Neuro Trauma, Acute Care Specialty, Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Spine, Surgical Telemetry, Acute Care; Wesley Woodlawn Hospital: ICU, Cardiac Medical, Acute Care; Wesley Rehab Hospital: Inpatient rehab unit.

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.
• Respond 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. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

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.
• A basic understanding of nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage”.
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• A Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel maybe needed for training.