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Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Med Surg Telemetry
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$89,020 / year median in Connecticut
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Location Detail:
Windham Community Memorial (10183)Shift Detail:
12 hour night shifts. Every other weekend and rotating holidays Windham Hospital is proud to offer a Nurse Residency program to help newly licensed nurses successfully transition into clinical practice by providing support, resources and mentorship. We care about you and are committed to empower you to successfully navigate your professional nursing journey. We have partnered with the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ to provide resources to help new nurses gain confidence and increase competence during this 12-month program. Your well-being as a new nurse is enhanced through hands-on training and processing clinical experiences. Nurse Residents will be hired directly to a specialty area where they will receive focused clinical education. The positions offered vary based on the needs of the hospital and may include Med / Surg / Telemetry, Emergency and Operating Room. In addition to clinical immersion on the unit, Nurse Residents meet in a classroom format to share experiences and receive additional education and training. Who is enrolled in a nurse residency program?- Every newly licensed RN (completion of NCLEX with active CT RN license) with less than one-year experience
- Program enrollment is based on hire date Graduates of this 12-month program will:
- Gain clinical autonomy at the point of patient care
- Incorporate research-based evidence into their practices to advance safe, high-quality nursing care
- Strengthen commitment to nursing as a career choice
- Increase competence and critical thinking
- Obtain inter-professional team building skills As a Windham Hospital Registered Nurse you'll receive competitive pay and benefit options including:
- Health, dental and vision
- 401K with generous matching contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Educational Tuition Assistance Program
- Numerous voluntary benefit options and discounts
- Free on-site parking We are currently hiring for 2025 residency cohorts and encourage nursing students to apply prior to graduation.
Qualifications Education :
Graduate of a school of nursing. Soon to be graduates are welcome to apply!Experience :
New RN Graduate Nurses or newly licensed RNs.License and Certification:
- Active State of CT RN license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.