RN Nurse Residency: Launch Your Nursing Career (Paid)

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & leaves

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga offers a Nurse Residency Program that supports new graduates transitioning to registered nurses through a year-long, hands-on learning experience.

You will be guided by nurse educators and experienced leaders, participate in monthly sessions, preceptorships, and an evidence-based project, preparing you for the demands of med-surg, stepdown, critical care and more.

Qualifications

• BLS certification obtained within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification 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. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN license (state)

No prior experience required

Travel for training

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga offers a Nurse Residency Program that supports new graduates transitioning to registered nurses through a year-long, hands-on learning experience.

You will be guided by nurse educators and experienced leaders, participate in monthly sessions, preceptorships, and an evidence-based project, preparing you for the demands of med-surg, stepdown, critical care and more.