RN Residency Spring 2027 - Piedmont Rockdale

About the role

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 necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.

Program start: February/March 2027.

• Develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in a patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation.
• Cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing you 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, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more.

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. They function within the framework of the organization’s policies and procedures and demonstrate professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

• Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Ability to handle stressful environments

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Graduate of a nursing program.
• Minimum Experience Required: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Benefits

Total Rewards That Work For You

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles.
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellness Coaching App with 24/7 Live Coaching.
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching.
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education.
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services.
• Flexible PTO (Paid Time Off) with combined PTO days for greater flexibility.
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work).
• Employer Paid Military Leave.
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in.
• For 2027, 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 options.
• 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 insurance.