New Graduate Nurse Neuro Trauma

Overland Park Regional Medical Center - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

251-500 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The New Graduate Nurse position in the Neuro Trauma Unit at Overland Park Regional Medical Center is an exciting opportunity for recent nursing graduates to begin their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment. This role is part of the HCA Nurse Residency Program, a comprehensive year-long initiative designed to facilitate the transition from student to registered nurse. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, clinical skill development, and critical thinking, ensuring that new nurses are well-prepared to deliver high-quality patient care. As a Graduate Nurse, you will work closely with a team of experienced nurses, nurse educators, and fellow residents, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere that promotes professional growth and socialization. The Neuro Trauma Unit specializes in caring for patients with stroke, neurological, neurosurgical, and trauma-related injuries. This unit is characterized by a strong sense of teamwork and support among LPNs, RNs, and PCTs, creating an inclusive environment that encourages career development. The position offers a structured pathway for advancement into various specialty areas, including ICU, ED, and roles such as Stroke Coordinator and Cath Lab nurse. The program includes advanced clinical training, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training, and opportunities for mentoring from experienced nurse leaders. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering patient-centered care, assessing patient conditions, performing medical procedures, administering medications, and educating patients and their families about treatment plans and medical conditions. The position requires a commitment to providing compassionate care and advocating for patients and their families, ensuring an unparalleled patient experience. The role is designed for those who are eager to learn and grow within the nursing profession, with a focus on developing the skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment.

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. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Other Certifications may be required during employment.
• Some travel may be needed for training.

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 (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.