September RN Residency Program - ALL UNITS

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. 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. 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 basic nursing orientations, EPIC computer orientation, Basic ECG, Soft ID Specimen Collection, Form Fast and Self-scheduling training, and unit orientation. This will be followed by continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with Preceptor oversight and a gradual increase of patient load assignments during the twelve (12) hour shifts. By the end of the program, the resident will have full patient assignments with support from a Preceptor, validation of completion of all Program expectations, and Preceptor evaluation of the RN Resident.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, preferably a BSN program.
• 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.
• No more than 6 months of experience in an acute hospital setting as a Registered Nurse.
• Commit to full-time employment during the entire program schedule.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts rotating nights, days, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete thirteen to twenty-one (13-21) weeks of residency training, based on specialty.
• Be assigned to a designated unit for training.
• Participate in basic nursing orientations, EPIC computer orientation, Basic ECG, Soft ID Specimen Collection, Form Fast and Self-scheduling training.
• Undergo continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with Preceptor oversight.
• Gradually increase patient load assignments during twelve (12) hour shifts.
• Receive full patient assignments with support from Preceptor.
• Validate completion of all Program expectations by the end of Week 14.
• Undergo Preceptor evaluation of RN Resident.

What This Job Offers

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