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