Nursing Residency Program
Program Highlights
The DKH Nurse Residency Program is a 6-month, hands-on clinical experience that pairs nurses with experienced preceptors to build clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional confidence while exploring nursing career opportunities at Day Kimball.
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Why Choose DKH
- Clinical Skill Development: Build confidence and competency through hands-on clinical training.
- Professional Development: Develop CORE competencies and enhance nursing knowledge.
- Peer Support: Build meaningful connections and a strong professional support network.
- Valuable Experience: Gain experience in an acute care setting with dedicated mentorship.
- Career Pathway: Explore nursing specialties and work toward your professional goals.
- Competitive Benefits and Career: The nurse residency program is a paid position. Specific salary information and details about other benefits will be provided during the interview and hiring process.
- Meaningful Work in Our Community
Residency Opportunity Areas
Nursing residencies available for the departments listed below, search open positions in these departments on our careers page.
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg)
- Maternal Child Health Unit (MCH)
- Homecare & Hospice
- Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Operating Room
- Homecare & Hospice
- Oncology
Eligibility Requirements
- New graduate from an accredited nursing program with Connecticut licensure. *New graduate does not need to be board-certified to apply for residency.
- Board-certified, registered nurse with Connecticut licensure looking to re-enter acute care.
Employee Testimonial
“I started my journey as a nurse intern on Med/Surg, where I spent 7–8 months building my foundation as a nurse. From there, I transitioned to Home Health Hospice and continued to grow within the organization, taking on new opportunities and responsibilities along the way. Today, I have the privilege of serving as Executive Director of Homecare & Hospice. My journey is a testament to the opportunities for growth and career development that can begin with the nurse residency program.”
Jenn LeDuc
Executive Director
Homecare & Hospice
Additional Information
The nurse residency program is a paid position. Specific salary information and details about other benefits will be provided during the interview and hiring process.
Apply Now!
Click here to apply online and find an open position in the departments listed above.