RN Graduate Nurse Resident (October 2026 Cohort)

Griffin Health Services • Derby, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Griffin Health’s Pathway to Nursing Excellence Residency Program is designed for new graduate nurses. 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. We believe that every employee is a caregiver and that every employee makes a difference. We understand that employee satisfaction leads to patient satisfaction and are committed to caring for our caregivers and their families with programs and benefits designed to improve their physical, nutritional, emotional and financial well-being. Our nursing residency program encompasses all nursing disciplines (licensed and unlicensed) with distinct pathways to help our employees reach their career goals. Joining the Griffin family means you are part of a remarkable team seeking innovative and effective solutions to challenges, providing unparalleled compassion and empathy, and setting the standard for safety and exceptional patient care. The Graduate Nurse Residency program is specifically designed using QSEN’s knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA’s) 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Must possess your RN license number the Monday before Hospital Orientation start date

Nice To Haves

• Top three (3) clinical areas of interest
• Professional short- and long-term goals
• Incorporate our Griffin Health mission and/or one core value

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness! Receive up to $500 per month to towards your loan!
• Tuition Reimbursement! Receive up to $5000 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 whether or not you make contributions to the 403(b) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree