RN New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Provident Behavioral Health; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Metro Atlanta is offering a 12-month Nurse Residency Program for new graduates. The RN Resident will transition into professional practice with structured orientation and ongoing development.

The role emphasizes clinical skill development, critical thinking, and collaboration with patients, families, and care teams while upholding nursing standards and ethics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with less than six months of nursing experience.
• Current RN license (single-state or multi-state) and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Deliver patient-centered and culturally competent care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Recent nursing graduate

Job description

Role Overview:

The RN Resident is a recent graduate expected to complete a 12-month Nurse Residency Program, designed to support a smooth transition into professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities include:

Performing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation), delivering patient-centered and culturally competent care, and collaborating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited nursing school, with less than six months of experience. A valid RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification are required.

Skills and Support:

Support from unit leaders, educators, and preceptors to develop clinical skills, critical thinking, and nursing knowledge. The program includes structured orientation phases, specialty sessions, and ongoing professional development.

Key Focus:

Upholding standards of nursing practice per state regulations and ANA Code of Ethics, ensuring quality care, cultural sensitivity, and system compliance.

This position is targeted at candidates interested in Metro Atlanta areas and flexible with placement locations.