Nurse Residency Program

Job Description

Nurse Residency Program – Johnson Memorial Hospital

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Description not provided, assumed to be standard full-time shifts for a residency program.

Position Purpose

The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT, is meticulously designed for any Registered Nurse (RN) with less than 1-year of nursing experience. This program aims to expand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a Registered Nurse, facilitating their transition from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise in their practice.

What You Will Do

• Transition successfully to a competent practitioner in the nursing field.
• Learn effective decision-making skills crucial for patient care.
• Provide clinical nursing leadership when administering care.
• Incorporate research-based evidence into daily nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Projected to graduate (or already graduated) from an accredited College/University and/or 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 on the Monday before the Hospital Orientation start date).

Position Highlights And Benefits

• A dynamic learning approach combining computer-based and classroom-based instruction, complemented by state-of-the-art simulation learning.
• The program emphasizes:
  • Practice-based learning utilizing simulation and skills lab.
  • Focus on quality and safety for people-centered care.
  • Training in evidence-based practice, culminating in the implementation of an evidence-based practice project.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services are dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of health care services to individuals living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. With its 92-bed hospital and integrated home health and hospice agency, these institutions have proudly served as anchor healthcare providers 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 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.