RN - Nurse Residency Program - Adult Health

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 JOB SUMMARY: The RN Resident will complete thirteen to twenty-one (13-21) weeks, based on specialty, of residency training, during which employee will be assigned to a designated unit. Training under the program will include the following nursing and hospital orientations and educational elements: Weeks 1- 3: Basic Nursing Orientation, EPIC computer orientation, Basic ECG, Soft ID Specimen Collection, Form Fast and Self-scheduling training, and unit orientation. Weeks 4-9: Continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with Preceptor oversight. A gradual increase of patient load assignments during the twelve (12) hour shifts Weeks 11-10: Continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with support from Preceptor. A gradual increase of patient load assignments during twelve (12) hour shifts. Weeks 12 – 21: Full patient assignments with support from Preceptor, validation of completion of all Program expectations by the end of Week 14, and Preceptor evaluation of RN Resident.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, preferably a BSN program.
Candidates must be eligible for, and/or passed, the NCLEX to obtain permanent R.N. licensure prior to residency training start date
Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
Have no more than 6 months of experience in an acute hospital setting as a Registered Nurse.
Must commit to full-time employment during the entire program schedule.
Able to work 12 hour shifts rotating nights, days, weekends and/or holidays
Must possess good physical health.
Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.