Nurse Residency Program - Kansas Locations

About the role

Applies knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population. Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Abides by nationally recognized standards and code of ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completion of all required education.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Absides by nationally recognized standards and code of ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completion of all required education.
• Sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
• Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed.
• Assesses and interprets diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.
• Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG competency testing (based on facility/unit requirement).
• BLS from American Heart Association obtained within 6 months of hire.
• New RN graduate or Registered Nurse with < 1-year experience.
• Previous work as a CNA, Student Nurse Tech, Triage Tech, or EMT in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• Volunteer experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association preferred.
• Working knowledge of principles of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ability to integrate the organizational educational needs into an LMS using industry and evidence-based best practices.
• Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, Snagit, and Visio.
• Demonstrated project management, collaboration, and customer relation skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to use tools provided to generate custom reports based on specified business requirements.
• Solid leadership skills, initiative, and self-direction.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and education administration processes preferred.
• Basic understanding of HTML and SharePoint preferred.
• Familiarity with networking, IT, and computer hardware terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of Project Management practices and software (MS Project, or other PM tools) preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG competency testing (based on facility/unit requirement).
• BLS from American Heart Association obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Previous work as a CNA, Student Nurse Tech, Triage Tech, or EMT in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• Volunteer experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association preferred.
• Working knowledge of principles of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ability to integrate the organizational educational needs into an LMS using industry and evidence-based best practices.
• Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, Snagit, and Visio.
• Demonstrated project management, collaboration, and customer relation skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to use tools provided to generate custom reports based on specified business requirements.
• Solid leadership skills, initiative, and self-direction.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and education administration processes preferred.
• Basic understanding of HTML and SharePoint preferred.
• Familiarity with networking, IT, and computer hardware terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of Project Management practices and software (MS Project, or other PM tools) preferred.

Benefits

Includes benefits from day one such as medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, whole person well-being resources, mental health resources and support, pet benefits, and more.

Pay

$32.50 - $60.45

Schedule

Full time, Night shift