RN - Nurse Residency Program Adult Health Specialty Units (stph)

Job Description

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.

Saint Tammany Health System Nurse Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.

Adult Health Specialty Areas:

Clinical Decision Unit (Observation)

Orthopedic/Surgery Medicine

This comprehensive 13-week Nurse Residency Program is designed to assist new RNs with making a smooth transition into acute nursing practice. Then, the employee will continue with professional development courses throughout a 12 month period. The purpose is to provide an ongoing supply of new nurse professionals with the skills to deliver and maintain the high-quality of patient care required for employment at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
 
Candidates selected for the Program will be hired full-time with benefits. Upon completion of the 13-week program, all Residents with satisfactory performance will

Program Qualifications include:
• 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 start of program.
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.  The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• 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 13-weeks of the program schedule.

Residents will be assigned to a designated Preceptor to shadow during the program and therefore, will be expected to work 12-hour shifts rotating nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
Physical Effort required:         
Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

Contact Information:

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

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St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.