Nurse Residency Program, December 2026 New Grad RNs

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Work Shift Variable Work Day(s) Shift Start Time Shift End Time Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow

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Job Description

Performs nursing process while providing direct patient care in a safe and effective manner that promotes quality patient outcomes.

Functions

as member of interdisciplinary healthcare team Nurse Residency Start Date February and March of 2027 *Please note: Due to the volume of applications and limited spots available, we will be unable to contact all applicants* By completing this application, your information will be evaluated by a nurse recruiter and considered for new graduate nurse opportunities across the Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta healthcare system (Scottish Rite, Hughes Spalding and Arthur M

Blank Hospitals) Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is recruiting talented people like YOU who will put our patients first and help make a difference in their lives

Whether delivering world-class care or finding time to brighten a child’s day, it’s our employees that make Children’s such a special place for thousands of pediatric patients each year

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, every role at Children’s is an important one We all work together to provide the best possible care to the kids we serve

We also take care of each other Children’s offers a variety of resources and programs to support employees professionally and personally Through the Nurse Residency Program, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is investing in the future of healthcare, the profession of nursing, and in you

We’re giving you a strong foundation to build your career as we help you develop from an advanced beginner into a competent, professional nurse Here is some information regarding our Nurse Residency program: Eligibility & Requirements Completion of an accredited nursing program You are graduating in December of 2026 from an accredited nursing program (baccalaureate of nursing (BSN) strongly preferred) Graduate Nurse with no previous or current RN experience Active Georgia RN license or Multi-State RN license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Active American Heart Association CPR/BLS – Healthcare Provider card Specialty Units Hiring: (Please Note: The units listed below represent areas we typically recruit for as part of the Nurse Residency Program

Availability is subject to change, and some units may no longer have openings at the time of your application.) Emergency Department Inpatient Hematology/Oncology General Patient Care or Med/Surg Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit Cardiac Acute Care Unit Transplant Stepdown Unit Critical Care (Cardiac ICU, Pediatric ICUs, Technology-Dependent ICUs, Neonatal ICUs) Interview Process Complete digital video screening questions If selected, phone screen with a Nurse Recruiter If selected, face-to-face interview(s)/shadow with specific unit *Please note: Due to the volume of applications and limited spots available, we will be unable to contact all applicants* Experience No minimum experience required Preferred Qualifications No preferred qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred ASN/ADN with commitment to receive BSN within 2.5 years of starting at Childrens Certification Summary Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) within 1 year of employment as required by department Knowledge, Skills and Abilities No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities Job Responsibilities Practice (Caring for the Patient) Performs nursing process across the continuum to deliver age and developmentally appropriate patient-family-centered care

Integrates values and language preferences into healthcare delivery through a culturally sensitive process Utilizes clinical decision support tools and resources to recognize issues, prioritize care, and modify plan of care as needed

Utilizes appropriate documentation tools to record, measure, and retrieve healthcare data Provides patient and family education appropriate for identified learning needs

Utilizes resources to plan and provide nursing care that is safe, effective, and financially responsible Development (Fostering Clinical Knowledge) Participates in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice

Incorporates new knowledge into nursing practice to support desired outcomes Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competence and learning Self-evaluates professional practice in relation to performance, development, resiliency, and goals

Takes action to achieve goals identified during performance review, resulting in change in practice and role performance Engagement (Engaging and Leading Professionally) Provides oversight for nursing care given by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for patient care quality

Engages in ethical practices utilizing principles from The Code of Ethics for Nurses Maintains therapeutic and professional relationships with appropriate role boundaries

Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment Consults, contributes to, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary healthcare team members Demonstrates investment in others through teaching/coaching/helper roles

Demonstrates support of shared leadership through awareness of initiatives and providing input Facilitates timely admission, transfer, and discharge process for patient assignment, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow through collaboration with physicians, interprofessional team, hospital leadership, and staff

Pulls transfers or admissions actively through proactive approach and removes or escalates barriers to appropriate leader Outcomes (Driving Excellent Results) Integrates evidence and research findings into clinical judgement and nursing practice

Participates in monitoring activities within the work environment to maintain a culture of safety Identifies and communicates hazards and errors Participates in quality and process improvement activities to improve patient outcome and workflows

Ensures equipment is in working order to provide safe patient care Demonstrates commitment and flexibility through times of change Professional Mandatory Requirements Completes orientation and Initial Assessment of Competency successfully by determined due date

Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date. 75% attendance at staff meetings, if applicable

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law

Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd Job Family Nursing-Bedside