RN Residency - Graduate Program - Winter/Spring 2027

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, high-quality, and safe patient care following established standards and evidence-based practices.
• Participate in comprehensive orientation phases, including system, core, and specialty onboarding, as well as monthly residency sessions.
• Collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams, ensuring clear communication and patient-family engagement.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards, including the ANA Code of Ethics and Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Support performance improvement initiatives, participate in research activities, and promote evidence-based practice.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to foster professional development and a healthy work environment.
• Contribute to protocol development and resource management for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license (single or multi-state), BLS certification, and additional certifications as required.
• Less than 1 year of RN experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills, with a focus on teamwork and professionalism.