New Graduate Nurse RN Medical Surgical

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Lafayette Regional Health Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses! Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, MO has an opening for a Graduate Nurse (RN) candidate on the Med/Surg/ICU Unit.

The HCA Nurse 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.

Benefits

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

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 (based on years of service), 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Lafayette Regional Health 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
Registered Nurse License within 90 days of graduation date
Some travel maybe needed for training

Lafayette Regional Health Center is a 25+ bed critical access hospital. Our hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We are known for compassionate and high-quality acute and outpatient medical care services in a small-town environment. We operate three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County. Patients enjoy the comfort of knowing they’re receiving quality healthcare in their hometown. We are located in historic Lexington, Missouri, 50 miles east of Kansas City. Our hospital is part of HCA Healthcare Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.

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 Lafayette Regional Health 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.

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