RN Residency Summer 2026 - Acute Care
About The Position
Overview Piedmont Atlanta's RN Residency Program will begin July 2026! Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences. RN residents will: develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing them to engage with colleagues and support patients enjoy cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen your professional commitment to nursing learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations Opportunities available within Acute Care specialties at Piedmont Atlanta include Post-Surgical/GI, Neurology, Orthopedics, Renal, Oncology & General Medical ! Responsibilities Our purpose, our promise – to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Program will begin July 2026 Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences. RN residents will: develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing them to engage with colleagues and support patients enjoy cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen your professional commitment to nursing learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations Opportunities available within Acute Care at Piedmont Atlanta include Post-Surgical/GI, Neurology, Orthopedics, Renal, Oncology & General Medical!
Requirements
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Independent Judgment
- Ability to handle stressful environments
- Graduate of a nursing program
- New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
- Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse
- BLS CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable
Responsibilities
- The Staff Nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients.
- He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability.
- The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
Benefits
- Total Rewards that work for you: Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
- Total Wellness programs for you and your family
- Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
- Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
- Financial Wellness Planning and Education
- Broad Employee Assistance Program services
- PTO your way
- Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
- 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
- Employer Paid Military Leave
- Opportunity for PTO cash-in
- Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
- Paid Holiday Benefits
- Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental and Vision
- Adoption Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Fully paid long term disability
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
