Nurse Resident: Unlicensed/Graduate Nurse (GN) & Unlicensed/Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) - 24 to 32 hours, Varied Shifts & Units

Nurse Resident: Unlicensed/Graduate Nurse (GN) & Unlicensed/Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)

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 is to enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values are 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. 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.

Graduate Nurse (GN):

The Graduate Nurse 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.

Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN):

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, the Graduate Practical Nurse 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 or American Red Cross 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 including 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 and join our dynamic team of caregivers! We are an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.