RN Residency: 12-Month Clinical Mentorship & Growth

Piedmont Healthcare; Statham (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

PTO with flexibility

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is offering a 12-month Nurse Residency program for new graduate nurses, beginning February 2027. The program blends education, mentorship, and precepted orientation to develop clinical judgment, communication, and professional growth across multiple departments.

Opportunities available in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Dept, Women’s Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree 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. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Independent judgment

Stress management

Education

Nursing degree graduate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is offering a 12-month Nurse Residency program for new graduate nurses, beginning February 2027. The program blends education, mentorship, and precepted orientation to develop clinical judgment, communication, and professional growth across multiple departments.

Opportunities available in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Dept, Women’s Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more.