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New Grad

Internship

RN Graduate Nurse Resident

apartment Griffin Health location_onDerby, CT

Griffin Health’s Pathway to Nursing Excellence Residency Program At Griffin Hospital, we are dedicated to providing personalized, humanistic, consumer-driven healthcare in an exceptional healing environment. We strive to make all people feel valued and appreciated. We provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care, and we build and sustain partnerships within our organization and in the communities we serve. We believe that every employee is a caregiver and that every employee makes a difference. We understand that employee satisfaction leads to patient satisfaction and are committed to caring for our caregivers and their families with programs and benefits designed to improve their physical, nutritional, emotional and financial well-being. Our nursing residency program encompasses all nursing disciplines (licensed and unlicensed) with distinct pathways to help our employees reach their career goals. Joining the Griffin family means you are part of a remarkable team seeking innovative and effective solutions to challenges, providing unparalleled compassion and empathy, and setting the standard for safety and exceptional patient care. Our Graduate Nurse Residency program is specifically designed using QSEN’s knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA’s) while incorporating our Planetree Philosophy. Our culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect combine to make Griffin Hospital a place where both patients and caregivers want to be. Graduate Nurse Residency Program The Graduate Nurse Residency Program goals support the Nurse Resident in both tracks to: Transition successfully to a competent practitioner Provide patient-centered care that is safe, effective, efficient, timely and equitable Advance critical thinking ability and improve skills in clinical decision-making Participate in research and evidence-based care Become engaged as an entry level nurse leader at Griffin Hospital RN Track - Cohort Dates include February 2026, July 2026, and October 2026 12-month residency program Meet once a month interactive classroom program. Each meeting will be 2-4 hours Preceptor-led orientation Sign-off paperwork required Professional development Pathways to continue growth ADN-BSN BSN-MSN Med-Surg to other areas (i.e. tele, CRCU, ED, OR, etc.) Safety is a top priority at Griffin Hospital. Nurses are regularly trained and updated on safety measures and the hospital has taken great measures to limit staff exposure to infection. Griffin's award-winning person-centered care model allows nurses to truly connect with their patients and feel the sense of pride and fulfilment that can only come from knowing your work is more than just a job – you are helping others heal. How to apply Candidates will be placed in our Graduate Nurse Residency Programs if they are: Graduating (or graduated) from an accredited school of nursing Have 6 months or less of RN experience or is a new graduate nurse Possess a valid Connecticut RN license and BLS certification If you are a new graduate nurse, you must possess your RN license number the Monday before Hospital Orientation start date Please include the following documents with your application: Cover Letter State you are a nurse resident, the number of months you have been practicing as an RN (less than 6 months, if applicable), your top three (3) clinical areas of interest and your professional short- and long-term goals. Please incorporate our Griffin Health mission and/or one core value (located under About from our website) Current and updated resume, outlining relevant clinical and work experience Please make sure the cover letter is attached to the front of your resume and submitted as one document. At Griffin we provide our new graduates with a variety of benefits including: NEW BENEFIT! Student Loan Forgiveness! Receive up to $500 per month to towards your loan! Tuition Reimbursement! Receive up to $5000 to continue your education Clinical Ladders 3 weeks paid vacation 6 floating holidays 24 hours of floating holiday time Sick time Shift differentials Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Benefits start the first of the month after your hire date! Discounted gym membership at the Edge Fitness 403(b)- Griffin Hospital provides a core contribution equal to 2% of your base pay whether or not you make contributions to the 403(b) plan. For more information about Griffin Health’s Pathway to Nursing Excellence Residency Program, please contact Susan Rupar BSN RN SRupar@griffinhealth.org or (203) 732-7221.

New Grad

Part-time

Graduate Nurse - Emergency Room Residency Program

apartment Waterbury Hospital location_onWaterbury, CT

At Waterbury Hospital we offer our RN’s with scheduled hours: Waterbury Hospital Benefit Options For Registered Nurses Competitive pay – including generous differentials Educational Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment options Health, dental and visionâ€¯ Paid Time Off (vacation/sick/holiday) Sign on bonuses Generous student loan forgiveness Defined Benefit Pension 401K retirement savings Elective benefits, including identity protection Clinical Ladders Free on-site parking Scope Of Position The Registered Nurse in the ED utilizes the nursing process, diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems and is accountable to the patient, family and peers for the totality of work performed in order that the organization can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. Population serviced includes adult, geriatric patients and upon occasion, adolescents. Position is supervised by the Manager, Clinical Operations who reports up through Assistant Director and director Emergency Services. Responsibilities Develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Monitor patients before, during and after admission and/or procedures. Evaluate the plan of care and the patient's responses: reassess and revise the plan based upon changing needs and priorities. Set up and use all equipment needed for treatments. Act as resource for aides and students for all procedures in the ED and on call. Demonstrate the skill and judgment necessary to implement Physician's orders, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Maintain up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to insure the integration of information for use by the health care team and to insure the totality of quality care. Promote effective working relationships and work cooperatively as part of the department team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goal and objectives. Contributes to Quality Improvement activities and participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program. Responsible for own professional development to insure appropriate knowledge of advances in practice to provide state of the art treatment for patient population serviced. Perform other related duties as required. We are currently hiring for Summer 2025 residency cohorts. Graduate Nurse Resident Waterbury Hospitalâ€¯provides new graduate nurses the opportunity to participate in aâ€¯12-month supportive paid Nurse Residencyâ€¯Program designed to facilitate newly licensed nurses’ successful transition into clinical practice by providing support, resources, and mentorship. This program is designed to provide new nurses with the tools to successfully navigate their professional nursing journey help them gain confidence and increase competence during their first year. Nurse Residents will be hired directly to a specialty area where they will receive focused 1:1 training with a nurse preceptor. In addition to clinical immersion on the unit, Nurse Residents meet in a classroom format throughout their first year to share experiences and participate in learning activities. Each resident will develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project over the course of the program. Who is eligible for/enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program at Waterbury Hospital? â€¯ â€¯Every newly licensed RN (completion of NCLEX with active CT RN license) with less than one-year experience â€¯ â€¯Program enrollment is based on hire date (summer cohorts are automatically enrolled) Graduates of this 12-month program will:â€¯ â€¯ Gain nursing leadership skills that drive performance and enhance patient care â€¯ Develop higher levels of competence, critical thinking, and clinical judgment â€¯ Incorporate research-based evidence into their practices to advance safe, high-quality nursing care â€¯ Successfully navigate high acuity environments and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members Meet regularly with educator/mentor to reflect on experience and discuss opportunities for growth Develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project to address a clinical practice gap Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Senior nursing students are encouraged to apply prior to graduation. Experience: New RN Graduate Nurses or newly licensed RNs.â€¯ License and Certification: Active State of CT RN license. New graduates may start employment once they successfully pass the NCLEX. Once active state of CT RN license is confirmed, newly licensed nurse will be placed into Nurse Residency BCLS required; ACLS/TNCC, ENPC or PALS preferred. Good communication skills. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, physical requirements; lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers, standing and walking for extended periods of time wearing a lead apron. Ability to adapt to a high stress chaotic work environment. Ability to task and time manage. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality. Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Show more Show less

New Grad

Telemetry

Part-time

Graduate Nurse - Tele Residency Program

apartment Waterbury Hospital location_onWaterbury, CT

At Waterbury Hospital we offer our GN’s 2026 with scheduled hours: 36 hours a week, every other weekend Days 7-7 Nights 7-7 Waterbury Hospital Benefit Options For Registered Nurses Competitive pay – including generous differentials Educational Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment options Health, dental and visionâ€¯ Paid Time Off (vacation/sick/holiday) Sign on bonuses Generous student loan forgiveness Defined Benefit Pension 401K retirement savings Elective benefits, including identity protection Clinical Ladders Free on-site parking Scope Of Position The Registered Nurse inâ€¯ Telemetry utilizes the nursing process, diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems and is accountable to the patient, family and peers for the totality of work performed in order that the organization can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. Population serviced includes adult, geriatric patients and upon occasion, adolescents. Reports to the Assistant Director. â€¯ Responsibilities Develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Monitor patients before, during and after surgery and /or procedures to provide safe, efficient care. Evaluate the plan of care and the patient's responses: reassess and revise the plan based upon changing needs and priorities. Demonstrate the skill and judgment necessary to implement Physician's orders, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Maintain up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to insure the integration of information for use by the health care team and to insure the totality of quality care. Promote effective working relationships and work cooperatively as part of the department team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goal and objectives. Contributes to Quality Improvement activities and participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program. Responsible for own professional development to insure appropriate knowledge of advances in practice to provide state of the art treatment for patient population serviced. Perform other related duties as required. We are currently hiring for Summer 2025 residency cohorts. Graduate Nurse Resident Waterbury Hospitalâ€¯provides new graduate nurses the opportunity to participate in aâ€¯12-month supportive paid Nurse Residencyâ€¯Program designed to facilitate newly licensed nurses’ successful transition into clinical practice by providing support, resources, and mentorship. This program is designed to provide new nurses with the tools to successfully navigate their professional nursing journey help them gain confidence and increase competence during their first year. Nurse Residents will be hired directly to a specialty area where they will receive focused 1:1 training with a nurse preceptor. In addition to clinical immersion on the unit, Nurse Residents meet in a classroom format throughout their first year to share experiences and participate in learning activities. Each resident will develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project over the course of the program. Who is eligible for/enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program at Waterbury Hospital? â€¯ â€¯Every newly licensed RN (completion of NCLEX with active CT RN license) with less than one-year experience â€¯ â€¯Program enrollment is based on hire date (summer cohorts are automatically enrolled) Graduates of this 12-month program will:â€¯ â€¯ Gain nursing leadership skills that drive performance and enhance patient care â€¯ Develop higher levels of competence, critical thinking, and clinical judgment â€¯ Incorporate research-based evidence into their practices to advance safe, high-quality nursing care â€¯ Successfully navigate high acuity environments and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members Meet regularly with educator/mentor to reflect on experience and discuss opportunities for growth Develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project to address a clinical practice gap â€¯ Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Senior nursing students are encouraged to apply prior to graduation. Experience: New RN Graduate Nurses or newly licensed RNs.â€¯ License and Certification: Active State of CT RN license. New graduates may start employment once they successfully pass the NCLEX. Once active state of CT RN license is confirmed, newly licensed nurse will be placed into Nurse Residency Medical/Surgical procedures experience required. Intravenous therapy experience preferred (included starting IV's) Good communication skills. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, physical requirements; lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers, standing and walking for extended periods of time wearing a lead apron. Ability to demonstrate and perform strengthening and toning exercises. Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Show more Show less

Med-Surg

New Grad

Part-time

Graduate Nurse -Med/Surg (Pom 9) Residency Program

apartment Waterbury Hospital location_onMiddlebury, CT

At Waterbury Hospital we offer our GN’s 2026 with scheduled hours: 32 hrs a week, every other weekend Evenings 3-11 Nights 11-7 Waterbury Hospital Benefit Options For Registered Nurses Competitive pay – including generous differentials Educational Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment options Health, dental and visionâ€¯ Paid Time Off (vacation/sick/holiday) Sign on bonuses Generous student loan forgiveness Defined Benefit Pension 401K retirement savings Elective benefits, including identity protection Clinical Ladders Free on-site parking Scope Of Position The Registered Nurse in the Med./Surg. unit utilizes the nursing process, diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems and is accountable to the patient, family and peers for the totality of work performed in order that the organization can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. Population serviced includes adult, geriatric patients and upon occasion, adolescents. Reports to the Assistant Director. Responsibilities Develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Monitor patients before, during and after surgery and /or procedures to provide safe, efficient care. Evaluate the plan of care and the patient's responses: reassess and revise the plan based upon changing needs and priorities. Demonstrate the skill and judgment necessary to implement Physician's orders, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Maintain up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to insure the integration of information for use by the health care team and to insure the totality of quality care. Promote effective working relationships and work cooperatively as part of the department team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goal and objectives. Contributes to Quality Improvement activities and participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program. Responsible for own professional development to insure appropriate knowledge of advances in practice to provide state of the art treatment for patient population serviced. Perform other related duties as required. We are currently hiring for Summer 2025 residency cohorts. Graduate Nurse Resident Waterbury Hospitalâ€¯provides new graduate nurses the opportunity to participate in aâ€¯12-month supportive paid Nurse Residencyâ€¯Program designed to facilitate newly licensed nurses’ successful transition into clinical practice by providing support, resources, and mentorship. This program is designed to provide new nurses with the tools to successfully navigate their professional nursing journey help them gain confidence and increase competence during their first year. Nurse Residents will be hired directly to a specialty area where they will receive focused 1:1 training with a nurse preceptor. In addition to clinical immersion on the unit, Nurse Residents meet in a classroom format throughout their first year to share experiences and participate in learning activities. Each resident will develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project over the course of the program. Who is eligible for/enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program at Waterbury Hospital? â€¯ â€¯Every newly licensed RN (completion of NCLEX with active CT RN license) with less than one-year Experience â€¯ â€¯Program enrollment is based on hire date (summer cohorts are automatically enrolled) Graduates of this 12-month program will:â€¯ â€¯ Gain nursing leadership skills that drive performance and enhance patient care â€¯ Develop higher levels of competence, critical thinking, and clinical judgment â€¯ Incorporate research-based evidence into their practices to advance safe, high-quality nursing care â€¯ Successfully navigate high acuity environments and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members Meet regularly with educator/mentor to reflect on experience and discuss opportunities for growth Develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project to address a clinical practice gap â€¯ Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Senior nursing students are encouraged to apply prior to graduation. Experience: New RN Graduate Nurses or newly licensed RNs.â€¯ License and Certification: Active State of CT RN license. New graduates may start employment once they successfully pass the NCLEX. Once active state of CT RN license is confirmed, newly licensed nurse will be placed into Nurse Residency Medical/Surgical experience preferred. Intravenous therapy experience preferred (included starting IV's) Good communication skills. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, physical requirements; lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers, standing and walking for extended periods of time wearing a lead apron. Ability to demonstrate and perform strengthening and toning exercises. Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality. Graduate of an accredited Nursing ( RN ) Program Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Show more Show less

New Grad

Part-time

Graduate Nurse -Ortho/Neuro (Pom 7) Residency Program

apartment Waterbury Hospital location_onWaterbury, CT

At Waterbury Hospital we offer our GN's 2026 with scheduled hours: 36 hours, every other weekend Days 7-7 Nights 7-7 Waterbury Hospital Benefit Options For Registered Nurses Competitive pay – including generous differentials Educational Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment options Health, dental and visionâ€¯ Paid Time Off (vacation/sick/holiday) Sign on bonuses Generous student loan forgiveness Defined Benefit Pension 401K retirement savings Elective benefits, including identity protection Clinical Ladders Free on-site parking Scope Of Position The Registered Nurse in the Med./Surg. unit utilizes the nursing process, diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems and is accountable to the patient, family and peers for the totality of work performed in order that the organization can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. Population serviced includes adult, geriatric patients and upon occasion, adolescents. Reports to the Assistant Director. Responsibilities Develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Monitor patients before, during and after surgery and /or procedures to provide safe, efficient care. Evaluate the plan of care and the patient's responses: reassess and revise the plan based upon changing needs and priorities. Demonstrate the skill and judgment necessary to implement Physician's orders, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Maintain up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to insure the integration of information for use by the health care team and to insure the totality of quality care. Promote effective working relationships and work cooperatively as part of the department team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goal and objectives. Contributes to Quality Improvement activities and participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program. Responsible for own professional development to insure appropriate knowledge of advances in practice to provide state of the art treatment for patient population serviced. Perform other related duties as required. We are currently hiring for Summer 2025 residency cohorts. Graduate Nurse Resident Waterbury Hospitalâ€¯provides new graduate nurses the opportunity to participate in aâ€¯12-month supportive paid Nurse Residencyâ€¯Program designed to facilitate newly licensed nurses’ successful transition into clinical practice by providing support, resources, and mentorship. This program is designed to provide new nurses with the tools to successfully navigate their professional nursing journey help them gain confidence and increase competence during their first year. Nurse Residents will be hired directly to a specialty area where they will receive focused 1:1 training with a nurse preceptor. In addition to clinical immersion on the unit, Nurse Residents meet in a classroom format throughout their first year to share experiences and participate in learning activities. Each resident will develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project over the course of the program. Who is eligible for/enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program at Waterbury Hospital? â€¯ â€¯Every newly licensed RN (completion of NCLEX with active CT RN license) with less than one-year Experience â€¯ â€¯Program enrollment is based on hire date (summer cohorts are automatically enrolled) Graduates of this 12-month program will:â€¯ â€¯ Gain nursing leadership skills that drive performance and enhance patient care â€¯ Develop higher levels of competence, critical thinking, and clinical judgment â€¯ Incorporate research-based evidence into their practices to advance safe, high-quality nursing care â€¯ Successfully navigate high acuity environments and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members Meet regularly with educator/mentor to reflect on experience and discuss opportunities for growth Develop and implement an evidence-based teaching project to address a clinical practice gap â€¯ Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Senior nursing students are encouraged to apply prior to graduation. Experience: New RN Graduate Nurses or newly licensed RNs.â€¯ License and Certification: Active State of CT RN license. New graduates may start employment once they successfully pass the NCLEX. Once active state of CT RN license is confirmed, newly licensed nurse will be placed into Nurse Residency Medical/Surgical experience preferred. Intravenous therapy experience preferred (included starting IV's) Good communication skills. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, physical requirements; lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers, standing and walking for extended periods of time wearing a lead apron. Ability to demonstrate and perform strengthening and toning exercises. Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality. Graduate of an accredited Nursing ( RN ) Program Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Show more Show less

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