The Role
Tanner's Nurse Residency pairs new nurses with experienced mentors for 12 months of hands-on clinical training, classroom instruction, online coursework, and monthly cohort meetings. Residents perform basic nursing care under RN/LPN supervision, learn Tanner policies and best practices, and must meet degree, certification, and board-pass requirements during the program. Cohorts begin each March and September.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Tanner's Nurse Residency Program provides new nurses with the opportunity to accept a nursing position within Tanner Health System and pairs them with some of our most experienced nursing professionals.
Our nurse residents meet monthly for 12 months, supporting our newest licensed staff during the first year of employment. The program pairs hands-on training in a clinical setting with classroom instruction, online coursework, and mentoring from our nursing experts. A variety of topics and Tanner policies are discussed to help residents implement best practices for nursing.
Our nurse residents meet monthly for 12 months, supporting our newest licensed staff during the first year of employment. The program pairs hands-on training in a clinical setting with classroom instruction, online coursework, and mentoring from our nursing experts. A variety of topics and Tanner policies are discussed to help residents implement best practices for nursing.
Cohorts begin in March and September.
The Nursing Tech/Graduate RN performs basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Education
Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework
Licenses & Certifications
*Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications
*Master, Bachelor, or Associate of Science in Nursing or graduate of approved diploma program.
Education
Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework
Licenses & Certifications
*Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications
*Master, Bachelor, or Associate of Science in Nursing or graduate of approved diploma program.
*Will verify degree within 6 weeks of conferment.
*Required to pass boards within 6 months of receiving MSN, BSN, ASN, or diploma.
*Required to pass boards within 6 months of receiving MSN, BSN, ASN, or diploma.
*BLS required within 30 days of hire.
Skills Required
- Graduate of accredited nursing program (ASN, BSN, MSN, or approved diploma)
- Pass nursing boards (NCLEX) within 6 months of degree conferment
- BLS / Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification (required within 30 days of hire)
- Degree verification within six weeks of conferment
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The Company
What We Do
Tanner Health System is a regional healthcare provider serving west Georgia and east Alabama. With over 70 years of history, the system operates five hospitals and nearly 40 practice locations, providing community-based care through a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.








