RN Residency Spring 2027 - Piedmont Athens

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

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia offers a 12-month Nurse Residency program to guide new graduates from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and blended learning experiences. The program combines precepted orientation with hands-on experiences in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency, Women’s Services and more.

Nurses will develop clinical judgment, communication skills and professional socialization while benefiting from a comprehensive suite of rewards and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• New graduates eligible for the program.
• Current Georgia RN license is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across the lifespan from birth to death.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities with assigned staff to ensure quality nursing care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Independent judgment

Stress management

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Job description

Overview

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

Program will begin February 2027

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.

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 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 Dept, Women's Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, 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
  • For 2026, Piedmont is providing full-time and part-time team members with time to give back and make a positive difference in the community.
• 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

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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. 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

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 certification required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred

Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital