What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program position at Trinity Health Of New England?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT, is designed for any Registered Nurse RN with less than 1-year of nursing experience to expand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a Registered Nurse to move from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise.
What You Will Do
Position Highlights And Benefits
Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.
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.
Full time
Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT, is designed for any Registered Nurse RN with less than 1-year of nursing experience to expand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a Registered Nurse to move from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise.
What You Will Do
- Develop clinical judgment and decision‑making
- Deliver safe, evidence‑based, people‑centered care
- Build leadership skills at the bedside
- Apply research and best practices in daily care
- Learn through collaboration with educators, preceptors, and peers.
- Graduated or projected to graduate from an accredited nursing program
- Less than 12 months of RN experience
- Valid Connecticut RN license required before orientation. *RN license number must be provided on the Monday before orientation
Position Highlights And Benefits
- All New Graduate RN roles are Full‑Time (36 hrs/week)
- Blended learning with classroom, simulation, and skills labs
- Support from experienced preceptors and clinical educators
- Focus on quality, safety, communication, and professional growth
- Participation in an Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) project
- Opportunities across a variety of specialty units (based on availability).
Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.
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.