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New Graduate Nurse RN Behavioral Health

Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, United States


Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Job Summary
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Research Psychiatric 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

Responsibilities

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. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding

Qualifications

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, must be achieved before start date

Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State. You have 90 days to test for NCLEX, must pass on first attempt to remain in RN role

No previous experience needed

Some travel may be needed for training

About Research Psychiatric Center
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility offering acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors, and we are committed to delivering skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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