Lee's Summit Medical Center

New Graduate Nurse Critical Care Step Down Units

 

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At HCA Healthcare, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

If you are a candidate needing sponsorship now or in the future, do not apply to this position, but please direct your application here: https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/search/jobs?cfm7%5B%5D=3897309



Only One application is needed to be considered for all New Graduate Nurse RN openings within HCA Healthcare and the 7 hospitals in the Kansas City area. 

Belton Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, Lees Summit Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Research Medical Center & Research Psychiatric Center. 


Currently interviewing Dec 2026 grads!  Consider building a critical care pathway by starting in our strong high acuity step down units:  Cardiac Care Unit, PCUs, Neuro Step Down Unit, Cardiac Specialty Unit, Intermediate Care Units. 

Grow you career in the future into ICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU CVICU and more!  

Considering Cath Lab or EP Lab? Start here and let us get you there in the future.

Learn more by applying and speaking with a recruiter, shadow and see what it is all about! 

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Overland Park Regional 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.


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 from an accredited nursing program
  • Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
  • No previous experience needed
  • Some travel maybe needed for training

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeingsupport, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirementresources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Educationsupport through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

 HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Overland Park Regional Medical Center family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.

Share this job

Share to FB Share to LinkedIn Share to Twitter

Related Jobs

Prime Healthcare

Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Stepdown

Bonus Amount $20,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Stepdown (Cardiac Care Unit - Progressive Care) Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: FullTime Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS The Stepdown Registered Nurse specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Responsibilities Delivers decisive, high-acuity patient care while closely monitoring patients, and care coordination for optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BLS upon hire and maintain current. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits #LI-CG1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Prime Healthcare

Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Stepdown

Bonus Amount $20,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Stepdown (Cardiac Care Unit - Progressive Care) Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: FullTime Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS The Stepdown Registered Nurse specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Responsibilities Delivers decisive, high-acuity patient care while closely monitoring patients, and care coordination for optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BLS upon hire and maintain current. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits #LI-CG1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Prime Healthcare

Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Stepdown

Bonus Amount $20,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview Department: Stepdown (Cardiac Care Unit - Progressive Care) Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: FullTime Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS The Stepdown Registered Nurse specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Responsibilities Delivers decisive, high-acuity patient care while closely monitoring patients, and care coordination for optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BLS upon hire and maintain current. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits #LI-CG1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Prime Healthcare

Registered Nurse Stepdown

Overview We are seeking a Step-Down Unit RN , sometimes referred to as our Step-Down RN or Step-Down Cardiac Nurse. A Step-Down RN is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Per Diem Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7::00pm Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Medical insurance options Employer 401K options Flexible scheduling options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures Qualifications Education, Work Experience & Qualifications: Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BCLS upon hire and maintain current. Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. BSN preferred Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-CG1 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Prime Healthcare

Registered Nurse Stepdown

Overview We are seeking a Step-Down Unit RN , sometimes referred to as our Step-Down RN or Step-Down Cardiac Nurse. A Step-Down RN is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Shift’s Available: Nights Employment Type: Per Diem Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Medical insurance options Employer 401K options Flexible scheduling options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures Qualifications Education, Work Experience & Qualifications: Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State. BCLS upon hire and maintain current. Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. BSN preferred Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-CG1 Employment Status Per Diem Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf