Nurse Residency Unit Preceptor — Acute Care Mentor

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend option days 7am-7pm

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA seeks a Nurse Residency Unit nurse to support onboarding of new graduate nurses. The NRU provides a solid clinical foundation before moving to the home unit, using experienced preceptors and strong leadership support.

In a state‑of‑the‑art Main Tower, the NRU nurse delivers high‑quality care, upholds standards, and coordinates care across staff. The preceptor team guides residents through orientation and practice transition.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Georgia RN licensure (or compact) required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of practice and professional accountability.
• Support nurse residents during orientation and transition to practice.

Education

Graduate nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, GA seeks a Nurse Residency Unit nurse to support onboarding of new graduate nurses. The NRU provides a solid clinical foundation before moving to the home unit, using experienced preceptors and strong leadership support.

In a state‑of‑the‑art Main Tower, the NRU nurse delivers high‑quality care, upholds standards, and coordinates care across staff. The preceptor team guides residents through orientation and practice transition.