New Grad RN Residency — Critical Care Excellence

Rapides Regional Medical Center; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a year-long Nurse Residency Program designed to transition new grads from student nurse to registered nurse with hands-on experience and mentoring from experienced nurse educators. The program emphasizes clinical training, simulations, and preceptorships within a supportive team.

The RN Resident will provide high-quality, patient‑centered care in collaboration with physicians and care teams, guided by established nursing models and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• BLS obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Other Certifications may be 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 may be needed for training.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 1 year

Graduate Nurse RN license

No experience required

Travel readiness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a year-long Nurse Residency Program designed to transition new grads from student nurse to registered nurse with hands-on experience and mentoring from experienced nurse educators. The program emphasizes clinical training, simulations, and preceptorships within a supportive team.

The RN Resident will provide high-quality, patient‑centered care in collaboration with physicians and care teams, guided by established nursing models and evidence-based practice.