Weekend Nurse Residency Program Jobs in Springfield, MA

Position Purpose

The Trinity HealthOfNew England Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month transition-to-practice program for newly licensed Registered Nurses and RNs with less than 12 months of clinical experience. Using the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program framework, the program supports the development of clinical judgment, confidence, leadership, and evidence-based nursingpractice. Participation in the Nurse Residency Program is mandatory for all eligible nurses and is a condition of employment.

Nurse Residents attend monthly seminars while completing a specialty-based clinical orientation with support from experienced preceptors and educators.

What You Will Do

• Transition from graduate nurse to professional RN through a structured 12-month Nurse Residency Program.

• Provide safe, evidence-based, people-centered patient care.

• Participatein monthly residency seminars and complete required program activities.

• Learn alongside experienced preceptors, educators, and nurse leaders.

• Complete an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project and professional development activities.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with anAssociate's Degree in Nursingor higher.

• Less than 12 months of RN clinical experience at the time ofhire.

• Connecticut RN licensure is notrequiredto apply; however, candidates must obtain an active Connecticut RN license prior to employment start date.

• Resume required. Candidates are encouraged to highlight clinical rotations, senior practicum, capstone, internship, nurse extern experiences, and relevant healthcare employment, as these experiences may be considered when evaluating department and specialty opportunities.

More Information

Learn more about the Trinity HealthOfNew England Nurse Residency Program:

https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/clinical-education-and-research/nurse-residency-programs

• Full-Time employmentrequired.

• 12-month paid Nurse Residency Programutilizingthe Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program framework.

• Monthly residency seminars are conducted during paid work hours.

• Structured specialty orientation with preceptor and educator support.

• Completion of an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project and program requirements, including attendance and surveys.

• Opportunities available across Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Centerand Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital based on organizational needs and specialty availability.

• Most available opportunities are on the NIGHT SHIFT; day shift opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis based on department needs and availability.

Compensation

Hourly Position

• Base pay isdeterminedthrough the Trinity HealthOfNew England RN Step Program.

• Current hiring range: $36.15 - $59.95 per hour

• Applicable differentials may be available based on position, shift, and department.

Please note:

• RN Step placement is based on licensed RN experience only.

• Previoushealthcare experience may support onboarding and orientation planning but is not considered whendeterminingRN Step Program placement.

• Available New Graduate Nurse placements are limited.

• Not all posted Staff RN vacancies are available to New Graduate Nurse candidates.

• All candidates must apply through the Graduate Nurse Residency posting for consideration.

• Qualified applicants willparticipatein a recruitment screening call to review eligibility, specialty interests, program expectations, and available opportunities.

• During the recruitment process, candidates will discuss department, specialty, and location preferences with a recruiter.

• Department, specialty, and shift opportunities are based on organizational needs, hiring leader selection, candidate qualifications, and position availability.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity HealthOfNew England and Trinity Health, it is one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 617-bed hospital, and a major teaching hospital committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.