Wellstar Medical College of Ga. (MedSurg and Intermediate Care Units Only)- RN New Graduate Nurse Residency Program /(May 2026 Graduates)
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States
of America) - Please select your top two locations in order of
preference and you top two specialties in order of interest when
promoted during the application process. - Candidates will be
contacted in Mid to late-January regarding Interviews. - Due to the
number of openings and competitiveness of our application process
interviews with requested areas may not be available. *This is an
internal job posting The RN Resident is expected to successfully
complete the 12-month Nurse Residency Program (NRP). The Wellstar
program is designed to facilitate and provide support for a
successful transition into professional practice for the new
graduate RN with less than 6 months of experience as a Professional
Registered Nurse. RN Residents will participate in programs
designed by 1) specialty/service line and 2) NRP sessions to
support their development. The RN Resident will be supported by the
Unit-Based Leaders, Educators, NRP RN educators, Site Coordinators,
and Unit-Based Preceptors trained to support professional role
transition, strengthen nursing practice comprehension, critical
thinking, and clinical skills in preparation for providing
excellent patient care on the unit. The Nurse Resident's
orientation is comprised of the following sequential phases: System
Orientation, Core Nursing Onboarding Sessions, Specialty Onboarding
Sessions, and monthly NRP sessions. The RN Resident, under the
direct supervision of the Unit Manager and in collaboration with
the Professional Nurse Educator, Assistant Nurse Manager, and
his/her Preceptor, is responsible for the provision of nursing care
to assigned patients in accordance with current Wellstar Standards
of Care. It is expected that all RN Residents are licensed,
knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the
Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Nursing
Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics Standards
for Nurses put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a
member of the patient services team, it is expected that the
individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and
procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Additionally,
it is expected that RN Resident successfully complete the 12-month
RN Residency in the unit in which they are hired. Core
Responsibilities: Performs the Nursing Process (assessment;
diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and
evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base
practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care
is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships
recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care
outcomes. Provides patient and family centered care that is
consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age,
gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to
reflect an understanding of cultural diversity Always partners with
the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such
appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift
report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient
teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and
making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. Required
Minimum Education: - Graduate of an accredited/approved school of
nursing required - Bachelor's Degree (BSN) preferred Required
Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are
required upon hire unless otherwise stated. - Basic Life Support or
BLS - Instructor - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state
Compact Required Minimum Experience: - Less than six months of
experience Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful
work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most
integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives
you more.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Macon , Wellstar Medical College of Ga. (MedSurg and Intermediate Care Units Only)- RN New Graduate Nurse Residency Program /(May 2026 Graduates), Education / Teaching , Marietta, Georgia
