New Grad RN / Cardiac-Telemetry/Step Down Residency

Overview

Now Hiring: New Grad RN Residency Program

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $20,000

New Grad RNs, please apply to this position if you are interested in our Intermmediate Step Down Unit.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Your team is bigger than your department:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
• Collects and analyzes patient health data through comprehensive assessment
• Identifies and prioritizes patient/family biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and education needs
• Develops and evaluates plan of care based on patient need priorities.
• Coordinates care delivery with other healthcare team members and departments to ensure safe, age appropriate, culturally aware care, and optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrates competence in service specific clinical skills and compliance with unit/department required duties.
• Engages and involves the patient/family in the care delivery process
• Conducts medication reconciliation on admission, at transfer, and at discharge or as prescribed for outpatient setting.
• Ensures safe and quality care for patients through identification of patient specific risk factors (i.e. risk for falls, risk for skin breakdown, etc.)

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current Kansas RN Licensure or will obtain by January through March 2025
• Current BLS certification upon hire.
• Telemetry, ICU and PCU need ACLS and Post Surg needs Chemo. Completed within the first year of employment
• 2-Year Degree
• Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 4-Year Degree
• At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).