New Grad Nurse Residency Oncology

Capital Markets Placement; Louisiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate new graduate nurses for their StaRN Residency Program. This unique opportunity offers a supportive environment where you will gain hands-on experience and develop essential clinical skills. With comprehensive training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a focus on patient-centered care, you will transition smoothly from student to registered nurse. The program includes advanced clinical training, educational sessions, and collaborative projects. Join a team that values growth, patient satisfaction, and professional excellence, and unlock your potential in this rewarding field.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Legal Counseling

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Free Counseling Services

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications are required within specified time frames.
• No previous experience needed, making it ideal for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions, documenting changes.
• Administer prescribed medications and respond to patient needs.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Rapides Regional Medical Center is looking for New Grad Nurse Residency Oncology in Alexandria, LA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3175669098 is live since 2025-05-01 14:18:29.

Description

RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW OFFERING UP TO A $20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AND UP TO $3,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR TELEMETRY AND MED SURG RESIDENCY POSITIONS!

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Rapides Regional Medical Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses!

The HCA Healthcare StaRN Residency Program is a year-long program designed to give you hands-on experience to help establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse you will be surrounded by a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents that promote learning, clinical application, and socialization, shepherding you through the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement. Some available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for some benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The StaRN Residency Program at Rapides Regional Medical Center provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in today's hospital environment. This paid program will assist you with the transition out of the classroom setting through a formalized series of learning experiences, including:

• Advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
• Monthly educational sessions.
• Preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
• Measurement and evaluation of skills through hands-on simulations.
• Mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
• Working collaboratively on an evidence-based practice project.

Residency Start Dates: October 2024 - March 2025

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN Resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN Resident serves as an advocate for patients, families and caregivers to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What will you do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Perform exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strive to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teach patients, families and caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment
• Other Certifications maybe required during employment
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State
• No previous experience needed
• Some travel maybe needed for training

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Rapides Regional Medical Center family! We will provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.