Floyd Nurse Residency Program
Atrium Health Floyd offers a 6-month Transition to Practice New Graduate RN Residency Program for all registered nurses at the beginning of their nursing careers. The RN residency program provides new graduates with a dedicated team of nurse educators to work in an atmosphere that promotes learning, clinical application and socialization during the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
8 Week Clinically Immersive Transition
The program includes classes, as well as clinical orientation with a preceptor, providing a solid foundation for clinical decision making, time management and interdisciplinary communication.
During the eight week immersive program, nurse graduates will have hands-on work experience to help them acquire clinical and leadership skills. A mentor will offer guidance during the journey.
4 Monthly Transitional Sessions
The program includes four monthly transitional session with the Nurse Residency Program Coordinator, the unit based Nurse Educator and Manager, and the Employee Wellness Coach/Manager.
During the monthly transitional sessions, nurse graduates will receive mentorship, structured collaboration with the educator and manager and focused self-care training.
Why Choose Atrium Health Floyd Nurse Residency Program
- Sign-on Bonuses
- Nursing Shared Governance
- Professional Excellence Pathway (Clinical Ladder Program)
- National nursing certification bonus and reimbursement program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive benefits and teammate discounts
- Relocation assistance
What You Will Learn
During the 8-week program, nurse residency participants will learn to:
- Provide an increasing level of care required by a variety of patients in a hospital setting
- Develop clinical nursing leadership at the point of care
- Improve patient safety and quality of care
- Foster critical thinking skills
- Bring evidence-based practice to the bedside
- Develop individual career goals and strengthen commitment to the profession
Requirements to Qualify for Nurse Residency
- Hold an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in nursing science from an institution accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Have less than six months experience as a nurse
Apply for Nurse Residency
Please see the below list of open Nurse Residency positions and apply today!
