RN Residency - Winter/Spring 2027

Provident Behavioral Health; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Georgia offers a structured 12-month RN Residency Program for new graduate RNs with less than 6 months of experience. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Participants complete competency assessments and mandatory education while serving as mentors and preceptors to foster growth. Compliance with standards and ongoing quality improvement are central to the program and your

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required, BSN preferred.
• RN licensure with multi-state or single-state certification.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation using evidence-based practices.
• Provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care, involving families and significant others.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary communication and teamwork.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, research, and shared governance to enhance patient outcomes.
• Complete ongoing competency assessments and mandatory education; serve as a preceptor or mentor.
• Advocate for research and performance improvement while ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Commitment to quality care

Professional growth

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The RN Resident is responsible for completing a structured 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support new graduate RNs with less than 6 months of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: Perform nursing assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation using evidence-based practices to deliver individualized patient care.
• Patient and Family Engagement: Provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care, involving families and significant others as part of the care team.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary communication, documentation, and teamwork, supporting a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Performance Improvement: Participate in quality improvement activities, research, and shared governance to enhance patient outcomes and promote best practices.
• Professional Development: Complete ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education, and serve as a preceptor or mentor to foster a qualified nursing workforce.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Advocate for research and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with organizational, legal, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program required; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) with multi-state or single-state certification.
• All certifications, including BLS, are required upon hire.

Skills and Attributes: Critical thinking, teamwork, communication, adaptability, commitment to quality care, and professional growth are essential for success in this role.