RN Residency Summer 2026 - Piedmont Atlanta

Overview Our purpose, our promise to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Program will begin July 2026 Our 12‑month, comprehensive, transition‑to‑practice Nurse Residency program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our 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. RN Residents will: develop clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patients condition and 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 their 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, Womens Services, Cardiovascular Progressive Care, Operating Room, Cardiovascular Operating Room, 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 Celebrate Diversity Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday Benefits Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans Dental and Vision Adoption Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care Health Reimbursement AccountFully paid long term disability Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Making great culture happen Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates you were stronger because of our team members diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 by Newsweek, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family. Committed to a stronger Georgia Piedmont's Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award‑winning care for patients and award‑winning workplaces where our team members thrive. 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 licensure/certification required by law Current license in the state of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC multistate Registered Nurse license BLS CPR certification Minimum experience required New graduates of a nursing program eligible Additional qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr