RN Residency Fall 2025 - Piedmont Atlanta

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking new graduate nurses for a comprehensive 12-month transition-to-practice program. This exciting opportunity will prepare you for a rewarding career in nursing through education, mentorship, and peer support. You will develop critical clinical judgment and communication skills while engaging in cohort experiences that foster professional socialization. With opportunities in various specialties including Acute Care and Critical Care, this program is designed to ensure your success as a professional nurse. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes personal and professional growth, making a positive impact on the lives of patients and communities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Total Wellness programs

PTO flexibility

100% paid Maternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Reimbursement Account

Fully paid long term disability

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Georgia is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Description:

Our purpose, our promise to make a positive difference in every life we touch.

Program will begin October 2025

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 patients 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 in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Women's Services, Cardiovascular Progressive Care, Operating Room, Transplant, and more!

Why Piedmont?

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

Making great culture happen

Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates you were stronger because of our team members diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 by Newsweek, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family.

Committed to a stronger Georgia

Piedmont's Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive.

Responsible For: 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Leadership Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Initiative, Independent Judgment, Ability to handle stressful environments

Qualifications:

** Please UPLOAD your BLS CPR card under the "attachments" section of your application. **

Minimum education required:

• Graduate of a nursing program

Minimum experience required:

• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

Minimum licensure/certification required by law:

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse
• BLS CPR certification

Additional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable