Nurse Residency Program - RN

This Nurse Residency Program is specifically crafted to assist recent RN graduates in making a seamless transition from their academic studies to practical clinical experience. Through an intensive, competency-based training under expert supervision, you will enhance your clinical skills.\n\nAugust & December 2025 RN Graduates are encouraged to apply!\n\nAs a new graduate RN, you will be automatically enrolled in our award-winning, nationally recognized Vizent Residency Program. All orientations are competency-based and guided by preceptors.\n\nOpportunities Available in the Following Medical-Surgical Units : \n

• Cardiac\n
• Float Pool\n
• Neuro\n
• Oncology\n
• Ortho\n
• Respiratory / Renal\n\nDay One Benefits Include : \n
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage\n
• Paid Time Off (PTO)\n
• Tuition Reimbursement\n
• Tuition Loan Repayment Program\n\nTo be part of our esteemed organization, every employee should embody the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and promote our core Values : integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles should guide our daily professional conduct.\n\nThis role features an immersive, hands-on orientation and training program tailored for recent nursing graduates, aimed at facilitating the transition from an academic environment to clinical practice. You will work closely under the guidance of the Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator, engaging in a preceptor model. As a Registered Nurse (RN), your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care in accordance with unit protocols.\n\nResponsibilities : \n
• Continuously assess the patient's physical and psychosocial status throughout their care journey.\n
• Develop, communicate, and document personalized care plans that address individual patient issues and interventions aimed at achieving positive outcomes, incorporating feedback from the patient, family, and healthcare team.\n
• Implement and coordinate the care plan collaboratively with the healthcare team.\n
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan, monitor patient responses, and readiness for discharge while making necessary adjustments and referrals.\n
• Plan for educational needs based on the patient's and family's learning requirements and readiness, providing educational opportunities and documenting results.\n
• Meet performance expectations based on the Standards of Professional Behavior.\n
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to maintain seamless department operations.\n\nQualifications : \n\nEducation : Graduate from an accredited nursing program. Proficient in the use of electronic patient record systems and possess the ability to perform internet literature searches related to patient care.\n\nExperience : Prior RN experience should not exceed one year.\n\nLicensure / Certification : Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.\n\nSpecial Skills : RNs may be required to work various shifts. After successful completion of orientation, the RN will be assigned to an open position that meets new graduate RN criteria.\n\nAccountability : In your professional decisions and actions, consistently demonstrate the values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.\n\nThis role will be based at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.\n\nEEO / AA / Disability / Veteran.