Job Information
Trinity Health Graduate Registered Nurse Residency Program in Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position Purpose
The 12-month Nurse Residency Program at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT supports newly graduated RNs — or RNs with less than one year of experience — as they transition from entry‑level practice to professional competence. The program provides structured education, clinical support, and guided experience to build confidence and core nursing skills.
What you will do
Develop clinical judgment and decision‑making
Deliver safe, evidence‑based, people‑centered care
Build leadership skills at the bedside
Apply research and best practices in daily care
Learn through collaboration with educators, preceptors, and peers.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduated or projected to graduate from an accredited nursing program
Less than 12 months of RN experience
Valid Connecticut RN license required before orientation. *RN license number must be provided on the Monday before orientation
More info: https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/clinical-education-and-research/nurse-residency-programs
Position Highlights and Benefits
All New Graduate RN roles are Full‑Time (36 hrs/week)
Blended learning with classroom, simulation, and skills labs
Support from experienced preceptors and clinical educators
Focus on quality, safety, communication, and professional growth
Participation in an Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) project
Opportunities across a variety of specialty units (based on availability).
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity 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