Nurse Resident - RN - Full Time (February 2026 Program)

Responsibilities

A nurse resident is an entry level professional nurse who will demonstrate the ability to continuously progress professionally and clinically in a patient care setting. The nurse resident will rotate though specified hospital units as determined by CNO and the AVP during the course of the residency (9-12 week period) and receive coaching from the education team as well as the unit preceptors. The nurse resident will be responsible for providing the highest level of patient care and customer service. The nurse resident, in collaboration with their Nurse Preceptor will provide direct patient care and will participate in all unit initiatives

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATON:

 

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

 

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Previous clinical experience preferred,

 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

 

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required.

 

PREFRRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

Interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Excellent communication and team work skills. Basic clinical, computer & typing skills.

 

ABOUT OAKBEND:

 

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.