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Wellstar Medical College of Georgia /RN New Graduate Nurse Residency Program / Augusta, Ga (2026 Graduates)

Wellstar Health System

#Registered Nurse #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Nursing Process #Evidence-based Practice

Quick overview

The RN Resident performs the nursing process to provide individualized, evidence-based clinical care while collaborating with the healthcare team. They are responsible for delivering patient and family-centered care that adheres to system policies and professional nursing standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia. The role requires less than six months of professional experience and the ability to complete a 12-month residency program.

bachelor degreeDocumentationBasic Life SupportPatient careCritical thinkingPatient educationEvidence-based practicePatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaboration

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) This position is for candidates interested in WMCG Health (Augusta) and Columbia County Medical Center (Grovetown) ONLY Only candidates graduating in July and August of 2026 will be considered for this position.
Candidates will be contacted by a recruiter if they are selected to interview.
Due to the number of openings and competitiveness of our application process interviews with requested areas may not be available.
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.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Wellstar Medical College of Georgia /RN New Graduate Nurse Residency Program / Augusta, Ga (2026 Graduates)

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