Nurse Residency Program
Medical Specialty Unit
Posted on 8/28/2025
Saint Luke's Hospital
No salary listed
Lee's Summit, MO, USA
In Person
Job Description
**Up to $12,500 sign-on bonus available for select Med Surg Night Shift positions
Saint Luke’s East Hospital is excited to introduce a brand-new Medical Specialty Unit designed to enhance hospital throughput, expand capacity, and elevate the overall patient experience. We are currently seeking compassionate, experienced registered nurses to join this innovative team.
This cutting-edge unit features advanced technology in every patient room, including support from a dedicated virtual nurse to assist with monitoring, documentation, and patient education. As part of this multidisciplinary team, you’ll be at the forefront of modern, collaborative care.
🧩 Program Overview:
Our Nurse Residency provides a comprehensive orientation and mentorship experience in a supportive clinical environment. You'll work alongside experienced nurses and multidisciplinary teams while gaining specialized skills to care for patients.
*Shift: Full Time Nights
✅ Qualifications:
Recent graduate of an accredited RN program (ADN or BSN), or within your last semester of Nursing School
Accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for performing patient care delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff. Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures.
Why Join This Unit?
As a nurse resident on our Medical Specialty Unit, you will:
- Care for a diverse patient population with varying conditions and diagnoses—building a strong clinical foundation through daily learning opportunities.
- Develop broad clinical skills on a fast-paced, high-acuity multispecialty unit.
- Benefit from virtual nurse collaboration in every patient room, enhancing safety, documentation, and patient-centered care.
- Be part of a high-performing, nationally recognized team, with Stroke and STEMI certifications.
- Work in an innovative environment that incorporates state-of-the-art technologies to optimize the patient and nurse experience.
Who We’re Looking For
- We’re seeking motivated, team-oriented nursing professionals who thrive in a fast-changing, dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates are:
- Passionate about continuous learning and professional growth.
- Eager to support and mentor fellow team members.
- Tech-savvy and open to working with cutting-edge tools and virtual nursing support.
- Autonomous and collaborative—able to take initiative while contributing to team success.
- Flexible, adaptable, and resilient—ready to meet new challenges head-on each day.
- Join a team where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is meaningful.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearRegistered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)Associate DegreeJob Details
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