Registered nurses with less than six months experience will find more than a job at Floyd. Our 6-months Nurse Residency Program offers education and hands-on work experience that help participants acquire clinical and leadership skills. Each nurse resident will take part in education sessions that may include classroom, simulation or other types of learning. A mentor will offer guidance during the journey. What You Will Learn... How 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 The qualified candidate will possess the following: A. Education 1. A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing B. Experience 1. Previous clinical experience preferred C. Licensure/Certification 1. A licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia 2. BCLS certification D. Interpersonal requirements 1. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, has a commitment to customer service. 2. Communicates effectively with all applicable customers and age groups. 3. Works effectively with patients and family, maintains a cooperative working relationship with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team.