Nursing

Grady Health System offers many career paths for registered nurses. Whether you have many years of experience or have just completed your associate's degree, you can find a rewarding nursing position at Grady.

Grady nurses are an integral part of the patient care team. Our nurses provide the best and most advanced care available.

Find out more about what it takes to be a Grady nurse by calling (404) 616-6161

Educational Opportunities

RN Residency Program

A structured nursing residency for RNs who desire to increase competency and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Newly licensed RN with less than one year of experience
• An RN returning to the workforce after two or more year's absence from a hospital setting
• An RN newly transferred into a different specialty

Features

• Assigned Mentors
• Dedicated Clinical Preceptors (4 months)
• Ongoing Needs Assessment

Objectives

• Develop Competent Care Management Skills
• Develop Leadership Skills
• Develop Cultural Awareness

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Nurse Extern Program

Qualifications:

• Rising senior nursing student
• Current enrollment in an accredited (RN) program or new graduate from accredited (RN) program.
• Completion of Core Nursing/Medical Surgical course and clinical practicum.
• Grade point average 3.0/B or higher
• Able to work a minimum of 24 hours per two-week pay period
• NCLEX permit from Georgia Board of Nursing for graduate nurses from other countries (Non US citizens must have a valid work visa permit and/or green card)

Required documentation:

• Official school transcript sealed
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from instructors
• Current BLS
• Complete interview process
• Complete extern orientation
• Complete employment application and pre-employment health screen
• Commitment to core eight-week program

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Nurse Shadow Program

Participants of the Shadow a Nurse Program are required to be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, in their senior year of high school, or former nurses returning to the nursing profession. The shadowing experience allows for observation only. Each shadower must be approved by the Shadow a Nurse Coordinator and are limited to a maximum of 12 shadowing hours.

Contact the Nurse Recruiters Office thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated shadowing experience

• Complete the Shadow a Nurse Program Application
• Complete the Release and Waiver of Liability
• Complete the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Statement
• Submit a copy of your current TB Skin Test Results (must be within the last 12 months)
• Submit proof of current Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
• Submit a reference from an instructor\advisor\counselor\mentor
• Receive and wear a visitor ID badge
• Complete the Evaluation Form at the end of the experience

Click here to download the Shadow A Nurse Program forms. Fax completed forms to (404) 489-6149.

Nurse Re-Entry Program

This program is designed for the inactive RN to re-enter nursing practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Eligibility
Georgia Board of Professional Nursing documentation requiring completion of a Re-Entry/Refresher Course.

Features

• Assigned RN Preceptor
• Extern Salary
• Paid Tuition
• Books
• Assigned Area

Requirements
To be admitted to this program, you must:

• Apply as a Nurse Extern (2-year commitment)
• Enroll in Kennesaw State University's Re-Entry program
• Complete a 160-hour Clinical Rotation at Grady

The Re-Entry Course is held at Kennesaw State University in May and December. You can find additional information on their web site. Please visit: www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/coned/Refresher.html

To view Grady Health System's available Nurse Extern positions, please visit www.gradyhealth.org/careers/

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Nurse Bonuses and Benefits