Nurse Residency - January 2027 Cohort

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee is seeking a Graduate Nurse (RN) under supervision to provide patient care and carry out assigned procedures. You will document care, ensure patient safety, and communicate with the care team throughout shifts.

Must have or obtain TN RN licensure before orientation ends; BLS within orientation, ACLS preferred. Successful completion of a nursing program is required for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Official transcript showing graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current TN RN license prior to orientation completion.
• BLS certification obtained within orientation; ACLS preferred.
• Successful completion of a nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct/indirect patient care as assigned by charge nurse/preceptor.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care at all times.
• Documents care provided and updates the care plan as needed.
• Performs responsibilities related to safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Communicates patient status and unit operations to the care team promptly.
• Interacts with other departments using established lines of communication.
• Performs secondary assessments on Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Post Acute, and SNF.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (TN)

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

Category: Support Services City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: 12 - Day (United States of America) Job Description Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse, responsible for providing patient care and assigned procedures for assigned patients. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by the charge nurse and/or preceptor.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Documents delivery of patient care and other pertinent information in patients’ medical record and updates plan of care for assigned patients as necessary.
• Performs responsibilities as related to the safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Communicates information regarding patients and unit operations to RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Director, and other shifts promptly using proper lines of communication.
• Communicates effectively with other departments with personnel from other departments in the hospital, using proper lines of communication.
• Performs and documents secondary assessment on patients in Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Post Acute, and Skilled Nursing only.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

An official transcript denoting graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required. Must provide primary verification of passing the NCLEX examination and be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of TN before completion of the orientation period. Failure to do so will result in termination of the position as a Graduate Nurse.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position. ACLS certification preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and skills as normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing. Basic computer skills preferred.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.