RN - Nurse Residency Program - Neuro ICU
RN - Nurse Residency Program - Neuro ICU
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Job Description
At St. Tammany Health System delivering worldclass 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 communityoriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Saint Tammany Health System Nurse Residency Program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
JOB SUMMARY:
The RN Resident will complete fourteen 14 weeks of residency training during which employee will be assigned to a designated Critical Care 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 Selfscheduling training and unit orientation. Enrollment in the Critical Care Course 6 classes total to be completed)
Weeks 49 Continued orientation to unit standards procedures protocols and nursing policy with Preceptor oversight. A gradual increase of patient acuity.
Weeks 1110 Continued orientation to unit standards procedures protocols and nursing policy with support from Preceptor. A gradual increase of patient acuity assignments during twelve 12 hour shifts.
Weeks 1214: 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.
ACLS is required prior to completion of the RN Critical Care Residency and must be completed prior to caring for any critical care patient independently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing preferably a BSN program.
- Candidatesmust be eligible for and/or passed the NCLEX to obtain permanent R.N. licensure prior toresidency 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.
- Current Nurse Tech experience or completed a preceptorship in Critical Care.
- Must commit to fulltime employment duringthe entire14weeks of theprogram schedule.
- Able 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 67100 seeing
Frequently 3466 lifting carrying pushing/pulling reaching handling/feeling talking hearing
Occasionally 133 climbing (stairs ladders etc. stooping crouching
Contact Information:
Ashley Sierra HR Talent PartnerTalent Acquisition Human Resources
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations which can be foundby clicking here before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
