Nurse Residency Program

Job Description

Nurse Residency Program – Johnson Memorial Hospital

Employment Type: Full time

Shift Description: Full time

Position Purpose

The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT, is specifically designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) with less than one year of nursing experience. This program aims to expand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a Registered Nurse to facilitate a successful transition from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise in clinical practice.

What You Will Do

• Transition successfully to a competent practitioner in the nursing field.
• Learn and develop effective decision-making skills pertinent to patient care.
• Provide clinical nursing leadership when administering patient care.
• Incorporate research-based evidence into daily nursing practice to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Projected to graduate (or already graduated) from an accredited College/University nursing program.
• Must have less than 12 months of RN experience.
• Possess a valid Connecticut RN license before the start of the program. Your RN license number must be active and available on the Monday before the Hospital Orientation start date.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• A dynamic mixture of computer-based and classroom-based learning experiences.
• Access to state-of-the-art simulation learning environments.
• The program’s core focus areas include:
  • Practice-based learning: Utilizing simulation and skills lab for hands-on experience.
  • Quality and safety: Emphasizing people-centered care principles.
  • Evidence-based practice: Including the implementation of an evidence-based practice project.
  • Professional development and leadership: Fostering growth in leadership skills.

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services collaboratively provide a comprehensive continuum of health care services to individuals living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. With 92 beds, the hospital, alongside its home health and hospice agency, has served as a vital anchor institution in north central Connecticut for over a century.

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 to our team. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and are better equipped to 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.