FAQs

HOW DO I APPLY/SUBMIT MY RESUME FOR JOB OPENINGS WITH PIEDMONT?

All Piedmont job openings are posted on our careers site and are searchable by keyword, location and category. Simply click on the position of interest and click Apply. Once you accept Piedmont’s Privacy Agreement, you’ll be prompted to create a new user account or login with an existing account. After logging in, you’ll be prompted to upload a resume, if you wish, and complete our application process.



IS THERE A DIFFERENT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR INTERNAL PIEDMONT EMPLOYEES?

Current Piedmont employees applying to open positions should use the appropriate link on the careers site homepage or click here. Logging in this way will ensure that you are flagged as an internal applicant and, as such, you will be provided priority consideration. Note that for awareness purposes only, your current manager will be notified if you are selected to interview.



IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW MANY JOBS I CAN APPLY FOR?

There is no limit to the number of jobs for which you can apply, but you should ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications for each job opening so that you are considered a serious applicant.



WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

Once you apply, our team will review your application to determine whether your background and experience are a good match for the position. If so, they will contact you to discuss your application and next steps. To check the status of your application, click here.



HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM BEING CONSIDERED FOR A POSITION THAT I APPLIED FOR? CAN I CHECK THE STATUS OF MY APPLICATION OR MAKE UPDATES?

You can check the status of your application or make updates at any time by returning to our career site and following the link to log back into the career portal with the user name and password you previously established. Or you can click here to be automatically rerouted.



IF I’M NOT SELECTED FOR THE JOB THAT I APPLIED FOR, WILL I BE CONSIDERED FOR OTHER SIMILAR OPENINGS OR DO I HAVE TO APPLY FOR THOSE AS WELL?

It is most effective if you apply through our careers site for any and all positions for which you are interested and qualify.



WHAT IS INVOLVED IN PIEDMONT’S BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS?

All contingent offers are based upon successful completion of our pre-employment verification process, which includes the following:

• Criminal background check

• Employment verification

• Education verification

• Pre-employment health screening (including a drug and TB skin test)

• Proof of your eligibility to work in the United States



WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I ALREADY ESTABLISHED AN ACCOUNT THROUGH PIEDMONT’S CAREERS SITE, BUT CAN’T REMEMBER MY USERNAME OR PASSWORD?

When you attempt to login, you’ll see links to click on if you’ve forgotten your user name and/or password.



I DON’T SEE A JOB POSTED IN MY LOCATION.

Piedmont posts positions as they become available and our career website is updated daily, so check back regularly for new postings.



I AM QUALIFIED FOR THE POSITION I APPLIED FOR. WHY WASN’T I CONTACTED?

You may be competing with hundreds of other qualified candidates. Applications are screened, and the most qualified candidates are selected to proceed to the next step in our hiring process. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to personally respond to all applicants. If selected for an interview, or if additional information is needed, a Piedmont representative will contact you directly via email or telephone.



WHAT TYPES OF BENEFITS DOES PIEDMONT OFFER TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES?

Piedmont offers a one-of-a-kind total rewards program — called PHC & Me — which touches every aspect of your life and helps to support a rewarding career that you won’t find anywhere else. Click here for an overview of our PHC & Me total rewards.



HOW CAN I LEARN THE PAY RATE OR RANGE FOR A CERTAIN POSITION?

Pay rates and ranges are typically not offered until the final stages of the selection process.



What are the requirements to work at Piedmont HealthCare?  

Because we’re a healthcare institution, safety and quality are of the utmost importance to us. We conduct background checks on all candidates as a contingency to employment within PHC. Additional reviews of backgrounds will take place in the event a candidate:


• Has ever been convicted, pled no contest or pled guilty to a felony

• Has ever been convicted, pled no contest or pled guilty to a misdemeanor involving violence, fraud, writing bad checks, theft, DUI or drugs in the last 10 years

• Has any unresolved charges currently pending against them which, if resulting in an adverse decision, would affect their response to the two questions directly above.

• Is an individual listed by a Federal Agency as excluded or otherwise ineligible for participation in federally funded health care program’s.

• Has ever been the subject of any disciplinary action by a duly authorized state or federal regulatory governmental or enforcement agency, including suspensions, restrictions or actions on professional licensure.

• Has ever been the subject of any exclusion, suspension or debarment action by the General Services Administration, Office of Inspector General or any other federal health care program, including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare.

• Has ever had any legal/administrative action taken against your professional license(s), certification(s), and/or registration(s) in any state.


Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job description, and be available to work the shifts indicated in the job(s) to which they’re applying



RN Residency Program FAQs

DOES PIEDMONT OFFER AN RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM?

Yes, Piedmont’s RN Residency Program is for new graduate nurses. Click here for more information about this program.



HOW LONG IS THE RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM?

The program lasts 12 months total. Unit specific preceptorships are typically 9-16 weeks.



DOES THE RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM’S CLINICAL TRAINING INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS?

The program’s clinical training may consist of day, night and weekend shifts.



IF ACCEPTED INTO PIEDMONT’S RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM, HOW WILL I BE COMPENSATED?

Piedmont’s RN Residents are paid a full-time, Staff RN rate, and are offered a comprehensive total benefits package.



WHICH PIEDMONT NURSING DEPARTMENTS OFFER RN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS?

Openings for RN Residents depend upon departmental needs. Openings are offered in many areas and may include: Medical Surgical, Emergency Department, Women’s Services, Critical Care, Progressive/Intermediate Care, Transplant, Cardiac Services, and Surgical Services. Applicants may indicate their area of preference during the application process.



HOW DO I APPLY TO PIEDMONT’S RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM?

Openings are posted to Piedmont’s Careers site 5-6 months in advance of the applicable start dates, which vary by hospital. To be considered for acceptance into the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Current unrestricted Georgia RN licensure or multi-state eNLC compact license (you may apply to the program before you are licensed, but you must be licensed before by your start date).

• School of Nursing graduate (3.0 GPA preferred).

• Current AHA-approved BLS certification.

• Additional certifications, such as ACLS and NRP, may be required for certain departments and can be received during orientation.



DO YOU ONLY ACCEPT BSN GRADUATES INTO THE RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM?

We accept ADN, BSN and MSN graduates.



WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION FOR THE RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM?

Once you apply, our team will review your application to determine whether your background and experience are a good match for the position. If so, they will contact you to discuss your application and next steps. To check the status of your application, click here.



HOW CAN I UPDATE MY APPLICATION TO PIEDMONT’S RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO REFLECT THAT I RECENTLY RECEIVED MY LICENSE?

Simply go to Piedmont’s careers site and follow the link to login to our career portal with the username and password you previously established. Once logged in, you can update your profile accordingly.



HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR AN OUT-OF-STATE NURSE TO OBTAIN A GEORGIA NURSING LICENSE?

Please contact the Georgia Board of Nursing at 478-207-2440 with questions regarding the timeline to obtain your state license.