New Graduate RN with Residency - L+M Hospital

Registered Nurse (New Graduate)

August & December 2025 RN Graduates are welcome to apply! New Graduate RNs are automatically enrolled in our award-winning, nationally recognized Vizent Residency Program. All orientations are competency-based, preceptor-based, and criteria-based.

Job Description

• Positions available in the following Med/Surg units at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital:

  • Cardiac
  • Float Pool
  • Neuro
  • Oncology
  • Ortho
  • Respiratory/Renal

• This position is an intensive, hands-on orientation and training program for recently graduated nurses designed to help transition from academia into clinical practice. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator in the married state preceptor model. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/department according to unit policies and procedures.

• Responsibilities include:

  1. Assessing the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
  2. Developing, communicating, and documenting a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team in this process.
  3. Implementing and coordinating this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  4. Evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient's response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revising the plan of care as needed and making referrals where indicated.
  5. Planning for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Providing educational opportunities and documenting outcomes.
  6. Meeting performance expectations based on Standards of Professional Behavior.
  7. Performing other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Proficient in the use of computer software to include electronic patient records.
• Must have the ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
• Previous RN experience must NOT exceed one year.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license. BLS Required.
• RNs may be expected to work various shifts. Once orientation is successfully completed, the RN will transition to an open position that meets new graduate RN requirements.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits include:
  • Medical coverage
  • PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Tuition loan repayment program

Accountability

In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).