Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:Position PurposeAt Saint Francis Hospital the Acute Care Unit provides care of adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, diseases or disorders of the pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, renal system, endocrine system, circulatory system, neurological system, as well as infectious diseases, dermatological disorders and autoimmune disorders.The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is designed for Registered Nurses with less than 1 year experience to expand the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a Registered Nurse to move from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise.What you will do
Transition successfully to a competent practitioner
Learn effective decision-making Skills
Provide clinical nursing leadership when administering care
Incorporate research-based evidence into 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 start of program (you must possess your RN license number the Monday before the Hospital Orientation start date.)
Position Highlights and Benefits
A mixture of computer-based and classroom-based learning, as well as state-of-the-art simulation learning.
The program focuses on practice-based learning utilizing simulation and skills lab, quality and safety for people centered care, evidence-based practice with implementation of an evidence-based practice project, and professional development and leadership.
Ministry/Facility InformationSaint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.Keywords: RN; Registered Nurse; Acute Care; Med Surg; Medical Surgical; Connecticut; BSNOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran