RN Graduate Nurse Resident

Griffin Health’s Pathway to Nursing Excellence Residency Program

Our graduate nurse residency program is specifically designed using QSEN’s knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) 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.

• 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

• 12-month residency program
• Meet once a month interactive classroom program (2-4 hours per meeting)
• Preceptor-led orientation
• Sign-off paperwork required
• Pathways to continue growth
  • ADN-BSN
  • BSN-MSN
  • Med-Surg to other areas (e.g., tele, CRCU, ED, OR, etc.)

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)

• NEW BENEFIT! Student Loan Forgiveness! Receive up to $500 per month towards your loan!
• Tuition Reimbursement! Receive up to $5000 to continue your education
• Clinical Ladders
• 6 floating holidays
• 24 hours of floating holiday time
• Sick time
• 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 or .

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