Full time
Position Purpose
The Trinity HealthOfNew England Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month transition-to-practice program for newly licensed Registered Nurses and RNs with less than 12 months of clinical experience. Using the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program framework, the program supports the development of clinical judgment, confidence, leadership, and evidence-based nursingpractice Participation in the Nurse Residency Program is mandatory for all eligible nurses and is a condition of employment.
Nurse Residents attend monthly seminars while completing a specialty-based clinical orientation with support from experienced preceptors and educators.
What You Will Do
Transition from graduate nurse to professional RN through a structured 12-month Nurse Residency Program.
Provide safe, evidence-based, people-centered patient care.
Participatein monthly residency seminars and complete required program activities.
Learn alongside experienced preceptors, educators, and nurse leaders.
Complete an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project and professional development activities.
Graduate of an a ccredited nursing program with anAssociate's Degree in Nursingor higher.
Less than 12 months of RN clinical experience at the time ofhire
Connecticut RN licensure is notrequiredto apply; however, candidates must obtain an active Connecticut RN license prior to employment start date.
Resume required. Candidates are encouraged to highlight clinical rotations, senior practicum, capstone, internship, nurse extern experiences, and relevant healthcare employment, as these experiences may be considered when evaluating department and specialty opportunities.
More Information
https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/clinical-education-and-research/nurse-residency-programs
Full-Time employmentrequired
12-month paid Nurse Residency Programutilizingthe Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program framework.
Monthly residency seminars are conducted during paid work hours.
Structured specialty orientation with preceptor and educator support.
Completion of an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project and program requirements, including attendance and surveys.
Opportunities are available within Medical/Surgical, Geriatric, and select specialty areas based on organizational needs and position availability.
Most available opportunities are on the NIGHT SHIFT; day shift opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis based on department needs and availability.
Compensation
Hourly Union Position
Base pay isdeterminedthrough the Johnson Memorial Hospital RN Step Program.
Current hiring range: $40.20 - $61.95 per hour
Applicable differentials may be available based on position, shift, and department.
Please note:
RN Step placement is based on licensed RN experience only.
Previoushealthcare experience may support onboarding and orientation planning, but is not considered whendeterminingRN Step Program placement.
Available New Graduate Nurse placements are limited.
Not all posted Staff RN vacancies are available to New Graduate Nurse candidates.
All candidates must apply through the Graduate Nurse Residency posting for consideration.
Qualified applicants willparticipatein a recruitment screening call to review eligibility, specialty interests, program expectations, and available opportunities.
During the recruitment process, candidates will discussdepartment,specialty, and location preferences with a recruiter.
Department, specialty, and shift opportunities are based on organizational needs, hiring leader selection, candidate qualifications, and position availability.
Ministry/Facility Information
Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have beenanchorinstitutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
