Nurse Residency - January 2027 Cohort

West Tennessee Healthcare • White Deer, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse, this role is responsible for providing patient care and assigned procedures for assigned patients. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Requirements

• An official transcript denoting graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Must provide primary verification of passing the NCLEX examination and be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of TN before completion of the orientation period. Failure to do so will result in termination of the position as a Graduate Nurse.
• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
• Successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge and skills as normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by the charge nurse and/or preceptor.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Documents delivery of patient care and other pertinent information in patients’ medical record and updates plan of care for assigned patients as necessary.
• Performs responsibilities as related to the safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Communicates information regarding patients and unit operations to RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Director, and other shifts promptly using proper lines of communication.
• Communicates effectively with other departments with personnel from other departments in the hospital, using proper lines of communication.
• Performs and documents secondary assessment on patients in Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Post Acute, and Skilled Nursing only.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree