Overview:
Our purpose, our promise - to make a positive difference in every life we touch.
Program will begin October 2026
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
oWellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
oPhysician and Nursing Peer Coaching
oFinancial Wellness Planning and Education
oBroad Employee Assistance Program services
oCombined PTO days for greater flexibility
o100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
oEmployer Paid Military Leave
oOpportunity for PTO cash-in
o 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.
oChoice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
oDental and Vision
oAdoption Assistance
oFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
oHealth Reimbursement Account
oFully paid long term disability
oBasic 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 Newnan Hospital
