RN Residency Fall 2026 - Piedmont Newton

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and equitable compensation

Total wellness programs

100% paid maternity leave

Financial wellness planning

Broad Employee Assistance Program services

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Covington, Georgia, is seeking new graduate nurses for their transition-to-practice Nurse Residency program. This program focuses on developing clinical judgment, communication skills, and provides mentorship and peer support. Candidates must possess a nursing degree and a current RN license in Georgia. The position offers competitive compensation, wellness programs, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values diversity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current license in the State of Georgia as a registered nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Recent graduates eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the life-cycle.
• Coordinate patient care activities of all assigned staff.
• Maintain standards of practice.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to handle stressful environments

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Program will begin October 2026. Our 12‑month, comprehensive, transition‑to‑practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. The 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.

Nurse 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 professional commitment to nursing
• Learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations

Opportunities

Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Women’s Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more!

Benefits

• 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, PTO cash‑in, and a 2026 community giving program
• Benefits: Choice of medical/prescription drug plans, dental and vision, adoption assistance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day care, health reimbursement account, fully paid long‑term disability, basic life, and accidental death & dismemberment

Culture

Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an America’s Greatest Workplace for Diversity 2025, we offer 17 local diversity councils that work together to ensure Piedmont feels like family.

Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the life‑cycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. She/he functions within the framework of the organization’s policies and procedures 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

• Minimum education: Graduate of a nursing program
• Minimum experience: New graduates of a nursing program eligible
• Minimum licensure/certification: Current license in the State of Georgia as a registered nurse; BLS certification required
• Additional qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable