RN Graduate Nurse Resident; Cohort

Griffin Health’s Pathway to Nursing Excellence Residency Program

At Griffin Hospital, we are dedicated to providing personalized, humanistic, consumer‑driven healthcare in an exceptional healing environment. We strive to make all people feel valued and appreciated. We provide safe, high‑quality, person‑centered care, and we build and sustain partnerships within our organization and in the communities we serve.

The Graduate Nurse Residency Program goals support the Nurse Resident in both tracks to:

• 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 for an interactive classroom program; each meeting lasts 2–4 hours.
• Preceptor‑led orientation
  • Sign‑off paperwork required.
• Professional development
  • Pathways to continue growth: ADN‑BSN, BSN‑MSN, Med‑Surg to other areas (e.g., tele, CRCU, ED, OR, etc.).
• Safety is a top priority; nurses receive regular training and updates on safety measures to limit staff exposure to infection.
• Griffin's award‑winning person‑centered care model allows nurses to connect with their patients and experience pride and fulfillment from helping others heal.

• 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.

• Cover Letter
  • State you are a nurse resident, the number of months you have been practicing as an RN (less than 6 months, if applicable), your top three clinical areas of interest, and your professional short‑ and long‑term goals.
  • Incorporate our Griffin Health mission and/or one core value (located under About from our website).
• Current and updated resume, outlining relevant clinical and work experience.

• Student Loan Forgiveness – Receive up to $500 per month toward your loan.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Receive up to $5,000 to continue your education.
• Clinical Ladders.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 6 floating holidays.
• 24 hours of floating holiday time.
• Sick time.
• Shift differentials.
• 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, regardless of whether you contribute 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 (203) 732‑7221.