RN Residency: Jumpstart Your Nursing Career with a Preceptor

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is offering a year‑long developmental and onboarding program to help newly licensed registered nurses obtain the skills and confidence necessary for high‑quality patient care through evidence‑based training and clinical mentorship.

Each new graduate joins a comprehensive orientation, assigned to a home unit, and supported by a dedicated preceptor who guides a structured curriculum of progressive skill development and patient care assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• 0-1 years of nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• RN license in state of employment or compact required
• Graduate Nurse Permit obtainable or in place

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the OneCHRISTUS competencies (Leader of Self/Others/Leaders)
• Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan addressing patient needs
• Implements care plans and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
• Evaluates patient progress and documents nursing notes daily
• Acts as preceptor and assists in orienting new staff and students

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

BLS certification

RN License in state of employment or compact

Graduate Nurse Permit

Job description

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is offering a year‑long developmental and onboarding program to help newly licensed registered nurses obtain the skills and confidence necessary for high‑quality patient care through evidence‑based training and clinical mentorship.

Each new graduate joins a comprehensive orientation, assigned to a home unit, and supported by a dedicated preceptor who guides a structured curriculum of progressive skill development and patient care assignments.