Nurse Resident: Unlicensed/Graduate Nurse (GN) & Unlicensed/Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) - 24 to 3

Job Description

Job Description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

Job Summary: New GNs and GPNs are supported throughout their transition from academia to practice with a 12 month Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program TM. During the 12 month residency program, Nurse Residents will gather monthly for seminars to develop clinical and leadership skills. Nurse Residents will take part in a comprehensive orientation and will receive ongoing support and mentorship.

GN:

The Graduate Nurse (GN) provides compassionate and culturally competent patient care, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of nursing practice. GNs assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer treatments, educate patients and support people, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams under the direction of the registered nurse to promote patient well-being and optimal recovery.

GPN:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) provides compassionate and culturally competent patient care, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all aspects of nursing practice. Participate in developing care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and support persons. They work collaboratively with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being and optimal recovery.

Qualifications:

• Pending Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required;  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Pending 90-day provisional nursing license granted by the state of CT.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS certification required

WORK SCHEDULE: 24 - 32 hours, varied shifts, including every other weekend and holiday

Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:

Milne Units:  Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:

• Continuous telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator support and weaning
• LVAD patient population
• Heart Transplant population

Lyman 1 & Hooker 1:  Medical Units offer skills such as:

• Stroke
• Complex wounds
• Telemetry
• Pulmonary care

  Lyman 2 & Hooker 2:  Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:

• Traumatic Brain Injury 
• Stroke
• Spinal cord Injury

BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:  

• 2021, 2022 & 2023 voted Top 100 Workplace in CT
• 2024 Certified Great Place to Work
• Competitive rate of pay and generous shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO 
• State-of-the-art technology 
• Newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts in all patient rooms
• New RN Residency Program and comprehensive orientation program 
• RN Clinical Advancement Program 
• Strong Nursing Shared Governance 
• Specialty nursing certification & tuition  reimbursements 
• Free parking, beautiful and safe campus  
• Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs 
• Collaborative and supportive work environment  
• Office of Integrative Medicine to support our employees and patients

APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!

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