September RN Residency Program - ALL UNITS

Job Summary

The RN Resident will complete thirteen to twenty-one (13-21) weeks of residency training, based on specialty, during which they will be assigned to a designated unit.

Training

• 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. Gradual increase of patient load assignments during twelve (12) hour shifts.
• Weeks 11-10: Continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with support from Preceptor. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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

Ashley Sierra, HR Talent Partner
Talent Acquisition - Human Resources
asierra@stph.org | (985) 8984000

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