RN - Nurse Residency Program - Adult Health

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Resident completes a 14-week residency training program and is assigned to a designated unit. The December 2026 graduate cohort begins February 8, 2027. Units accepting residents are Clinical Decision Unit (Observation), General Medicine, Oncology Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery Medicine, Surgery Medicine, and Telemetry Medicine.

Training includes nursing and hospital orientations and educational elements. Weeks 1–3 cover Basic Nursing Orientation, EPIC computer orientation, Basic ECG, Soft ID Specimen Collection, Form Fast and self-scheduling training, and unit orientation. Weeks 4–9 continue orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols, and nursing policy with preceptor oversight, while patient assignments gradually increase during 12-hour shifts. The posting lists the subsequent period as “Weeks 11-10”; this includes continued orientation with preceptor support and a gradual increase in patient assignments during 12-hour shifts. Weeks 12–14 involve full patient assignments with preceptor support, validation of completion of program expectations by the end of Week 14, and a preceptor evaluation.

Residents must commit to full-time employment for the entire program schedule and be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays. The position requires good physical health, the ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods, lift at least 50 pounds, and work in a moderate noise level.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Hold temporary or permanent R.N. licensure.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Have no more than 12 months of experience in an acute hospital setting as a Registered Nurse.
• Commit to full-time employment for the entire duration of the program schedule.
• Be able to work 12-hour shifts rotating nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Possess good physical health and be able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods.
• Be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 14-week nurse residency training program while assigned to a designated unit.
• Participate in nursing and hospital orientations, including EPIC computer orientation, Basic ECG, Soft ID Specimen Collection, Form Fast, self-scheduling, and unit orientation.
• Learn and follow unit standards, procedures, protocols, and nursing policies with preceptor oversight and support.
• Gradually increase patient load assignments during 12-hour shifts, progressing to full patient assignments.
• Complete program expectations by the end of Week 14 and undergo preceptor evaluation.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level