Grad Nurse October 2026 Cohort Behavioral Health -36 hours and EOW

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid leave

403(b) retirement savings with company

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking Graduate Nurses to join our Nurse Residency program, focusing on patient-centered care and teamwork to develop clinical excellence.

You will have a 1:1 preceptor for the first twelve weeks, monthly seminars for 12 months, and opportunities to engage in evidence-based practice and leadership development.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; Associates Degree enrolled in a Bachelor's program.
• Official hire dependent on successfully passing NCLEX
• Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Graduate Nurse will learn and practice the delivery of coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and transition of care.
• Carry out routine nursing care tasks with professional judgment and behavior, supervising unlicensed personnel as needed, and coordinating patient care.
• Learn telemetry to care for specific patient populations and participate in shared governance committees to support Bristol Hospital nursing structure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

Associates Degree enrolled in Bachelor's program

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT 06010
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $30.00 - $48.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Any

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

• Eligible team members have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO) and paid leave, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching, company-paid life insurance, and an array of additional perks including employee assistance and wellness programs.
• (Exact eligibility and coverage details vary by role and employment status.)

The Graduate Nurse applicant should have foundational interpersonal and communication skills, a desire to work with a team and culture that empowers best practice, patient-centered care and self-care and a strong desire to pursue professional growth and leadership in nursing.

This position is eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus.

The foundation of the Nurse Residency program is to provide insight and development opportunities intended to optimize a Nurse’s experience for the first year. The Nurse Residency creates a positive foundation for the rest of their nursing career supporting effectiveness of transition into practice. The Graduate Nurse will have a 1:1 preceptor for the 1st twelve weeks along with monthly seminars for 12 months applying nursing science to a diverse population, developing autonomy & critical thinking strategies and involvement in discovery and implementation of evidence based practice. The program focuses on professionalism, leadership, patient centered care, patient outcomes, organizational enculturation, nursing development and self-care.

The Graduate Nurses will work together as a team to uncover best practices and research to enhance existing nursing practices within Bristol Hospital and present outcomes year end.

The Graduate Nurse will participate with other nurses on shared governance committees to support the nursing structure of Bristol Hospital.

The Graduate Nurse is responsible for learning and practicing the delivery of coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of patients that includes nursing assessment, planning implementation, evaluation, and transition of care.

The Graduate Nurse is responsible for carrying out routine nursing care tasks and using professional judgment and professional behavior in caring for our patient population. The Graduate Nurse will have the responsibility to supervise tasks of unlicensed personnel and to coordinate patient care. The Graduate Nurse will be responsible for learning telemetry to care for specific patient populations.

The Graduate Nurse will learn the value of teamwork and be empowered to grow and learn in their Nurse Residency.

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements:

BSN preferred; Associates Degree enrolled in a Bachelor's program

Official hire dependent on successfully passing NCLEX

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements

Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required.

Special Requirements

Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills.

Physical Requirements

Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.