RN - Nurse Residency Program in Hackberry, LA
Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for New RN Graduates!
Applications are now being accepted for our upcoming residency cohort! Limited spots available, so apply today to secure your place!
If you are a December 2025 RN graduate, consider our RN residency program designed specifically for you!
At CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana, we recognize that nurse graduates are the future of healthcare. We offer a fulfilling career opportunity for those eager to join our mission.
Our year-long developmental and onboarding program equips newly licensed registered nurses with the skills and confidence necessary to deliver high-quality patient care through evidence-based training and critical thinking, all while working alongside our esteemed professionals.
New graduates joining our team will participate in a comprehensive orientation and be assigned a supportive preceptor within their unit. Your preceptor will guide you through the program, provide hands-on support, and help you navigate a structured curriculum focused on progressive skill development and patient care assignments.
If you seek to become part of a rapidly growing, faith-based organization that champions professional development, we invite you to join the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana family!
Position Summary:
The RN is responsible for assessing patients, planning care, and delivering quality nursing services to a defined group of patients within specified work periods. This role includes supervising LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical support staff. Depending on assignment, the RN may function as a charge nurse for the unit and will provide care to a diverse patient population including older adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, and children.
Key Responsibilities:
• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Develop comprehensive nursing care plans based on thorough assessment.
• Implement and evaluate patient care as per nursing and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Effectively document nursing progress notes and flow sheets.
• Provide patient education and adapt teaching resources to meet needs.
• Communicate accurately and confidentially regarding patient care observations.
• Foster collaborative relationships with team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and report unsafe practices, proposing corrective alternatives.
Core Competencies:
• Utilize critical thinking to assess diverse patient needs and modify care plans accordingly.
• Enhance patient throughput by anticipating admission, discharge, and transfer requirements.
• Oversee nursing functions during assigned shifts, ensuring quality care and resource management.
• Adhere to patient safety practices and regulations to deliver effective nursing services.
Technical Competencies:
• Comply with clinical policies and standards, providing constructive feedback for improvements.
• Maintain and update accurate patient records, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency with medical equipment, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Process medical orders accurately, preventing errors and ensuring clear communication.
• Interpret patient charts effectively, addressing any inaccuracies.
• Ensure a safe environment by addressing physiological and psychological patient needs.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply!
Applications are now being accepted for our upcoming residency cohort! Limited spots available, so apply today to secure your place!
If you are a December 2025 RN graduate, consider our RN residency program designed specifically for you!
At CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana, we recognize that nurse graduates are the future of healthcare. We offer a fulfilling career opportunity for those eager to join our mission.
Our year-long developmental and onboarding program equips newly licensed registered nurses with the skills and confidence necessary to deliver high-quality patient care through evidence-based training and critical thinking, all while working alongside our esteemed professionals.
New graduates joining our team will participate in a comprehensive orientation and be assigned a supportive preceptor within their unit. Your preceptor will guide you through the program, provide hands-on support, and help you navigate a structured curriculum focused on progressive skill development and patient care assignments.
If you seek to become part of a rapidly growing, faith-based organization that champions professional development, we invite you to join the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana family!
Position Summary:
The RN is responsible for assessing patients, planning care, and delivering quality nursing services to a defined group of patients within specified work periods. This role includes supervising LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical support staff. Depending on assignment, the RN may function as a charge nurse for the unit and will provide care to a diverse patient population including older adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, and children.
Key Responsibilities:
• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Develop comprehensive nursing care plans based on thorough assessment.
• Implement and evaluate patient care as per nursing and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Effectively document nursing progress notes and flow sheets.
• Provide patient education and adapt teaching resources to meet needs.
• Communicate accurately and confidentially regarding patient care observations.
• Foster collaborative relationships with team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and report unsafe practices, proposing corrective alternatives.
Core Competencies:
• Utilize critical thinking to assess diverse patient needs and modify care plans accordingly.
• Enhance patient throughput by anticipating admission, discharge, and transfer requirements.
• Oversee nursing functions during assigned shifts, ensuring quality care and resource management.
• Adhere to patient safety practices and regulations to deliver effective nursing services.
Technical Competencies:
• Comply with clinical policies and standards, providing constructive feedback for improvements.
• Maintain and update accurate patient records, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency with medical equipment, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Process medical orders accurately, preventing errors and ensuring clear communication.
• Interpret patient charts effectively, addressing any inaccuracies.
• Ensure a safe environment by addressing physiological and psychological patient needs.
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply!
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Medical Surgical
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Entry level
Shifts
Day shift
Work Setting
Hospital
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About CHRISTUS Health
Christus Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. With over 600 centers including hospitals, clinics, and urgent cares, Christus Health serves communities in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arkansas, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Supported by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Christus Health's mission is to provide personalized care through a community of 50,000 Associates and 15,000 physicians. Continuously expanding into new communities each year, Christus Health is committed to bringing quality healthcare closer to more people, guided by the principles of compassion, service, and faith.