RN - Nurse Residency Program - Adult Health

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

The cohort for December 2026 gradates will begin on February 8, 2027.

2027 RN Residency Recruitment Timeline:

Here’s what to expect during the recruitment process:

• Applications Open: September 1

• Applications Close: September 30

• Recruiter Outreach: By October 7

• Open House: October 22

• Interviews Completed: By October 31

• Offers Extended: By the first two weeks of November

Units Accepting Residents:

Clinical Decision Unit (Observation)

General Medicine

Neuroscience

Oncology Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Medicine

Surgery Medicine

Telemetry Medicine

Please monitor your email and phone throughout the recruitment process for communication from our Talent Acquisition team. If you have any questions, please email Hedda Lacoste at hlacoste@stph.org.

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN Resident will complete fourteen (13) weeks of residency training, during which employee will be assigned to a designated unit.  Training under the program will include the following nursing and hospital orientations and educational elements:

Weeks 1- 3:  Basic Nursing Orientation, EPIC computer orientation, Basic  ECG, Soft ID Specimen Collection, Form Fast and Self-scheduling training, and unit orientation.

Weeks 4-9: Continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with Preceptor oversight.  A gradual increase of patient load assignments during the twelve (12) hour shifts
Weeks 11-10: Continued orientation to unit standards, procedures, protocols and nursing policy with support from Preceptor. A gradual increase of patient load assignments during twelve (12) hour shifts.

Weeks 12 – 14:  Full patient assignments with support from Preceptor, validation of completion of all Program expectations by the end of Week 14, and Preceptor evaluation of RN Resident.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Candidates must have temporary or permanent R.N. licensure
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Have no more than 12 months of experience in an acute hospital setting as a Registered Nurse.
• Must commit to full-time employment during the entire duration of program schedule.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts rotating nights, days, weekends and/or holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:         
Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

Contact Information:

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.