Nurse Resident - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Med Surg Telemetry

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Nurse Residents to join their Nurse Residency program, aimed at supporting newly licensed RNs in transitioning into clinical practice. The program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and clinical education with roles requiring active CT RN licensure. Nurses will work in various specialty areas, gaining the skills and confidence needed to excel in their nursing careers.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with generous matching contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional education reimbursement

Free parking

Qualifications

• Active State of CT RN license required.
• New RN Graduates or newly licensed RNs welcome to apply.
• Completion of NCLEX with pending license acceptable under certain conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Nurse Residency program for clinical practice.
• Gain confidence and clinical autonomy at the point of patient care.
• Attend classroom sessions for additional training and education.

Skills

Clinical Competence

Critical Thinking

Team Building

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

Active State of CT RN license

Job description

Nurse Resident - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Med Surg Telemetry

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Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: 12 hour shifts on either Oncology, Orthopedic, Cardiology or Med/Surg unit; primarily nights ; every other weekend and rotating holidays

Backus Hospital is proud to offer a Nurse Residency program to help newly licensed nurses successfully transition into clinical practice by providing support, resources and mentorship. We care about you and are committed to empower you to successfully navigate your professional nursing journey. We have partnered with the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program to provide resources to help new nurses gain confidence and increase competence during this 12-month program. Your well-being as a new nurse is enhanced through hands-on training and processing clinical experiences. Nurse Residents will be hired directly to a specialty area where they will receive focused clinical education. The positions offered vary based on the needs of the hospital and may include Critical Care, Progressive Care Unit, Med Surg, Cardiology / Telemetry, Emergency, Operating Room, Oncology and Orthopedic units. In addition to clinical immersion on the unit, Nurse Residents meet in a classroom format to share experiences and receive additional education and training.

Who is enrolled in a nurse residency program?

• Every newly licensed RN (completion of NCLEX with active CT RN license) with less than one-year experience
• Program enrollment is based on hire date
  
  

Graduates Of This 12-month Program Will

• Gain clinical autonomy at the point of patient care
• Incorporate research-based evidence into their practices to advance safe, high-quality nursing care
• Strengthen commitment to nursing as a career choice
• Increase competence and critical thinking
• Obtain inter-professional team building skills
  
  

As a Backus Hospital Registered Nurse, you’ll receive competitive pay and benefit options including:

• Health, dental and vision
• 401K with generous matching contribution
• Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional education reimbursement
• Numerous voluntary benefit options and discounts
• Free parking
  
  

Currently hiring 2025 graduates!

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a school of nursing. Soon to be graduates are welcome to apply!

Experience: New RN Graduate Nurses or newly licensed RNs.

License And Certification

• Active State of CT RN license. New graduates may start employment under Graduate Nurse license status (per the State of CT DPH guidelines) with pending license and must successfully complete first NCLEX testing and hold active license within 90 days from graduation date. Once active state of CT RN license is obtained, newly-licensed nurse will be placed into Nurse Resident program cohort sessions.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
  
  

By completing the Nurse Residency Program, newly-licensed nurses are able to competently and safely manage a full patient assignment with confidence, and will be well-positioned to become future leaders in the nursing profession.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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