Acute Care Registered Nurse RN

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital, our Acute Care Unit plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical care to adult patients.

As an Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll be at the forefront of patient management, ensuring their well-being and contributing to positive outcomes.

Our patient population encompasses a wide range of medical diagnoses, including pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, circulatory, neurological, infectious, dermatological, and autoimmune disorders.

What You Will Do

As an Acute Care RN, your responsibilities will include :

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create and manage nursing care plans.
• Participating in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of patients.
• Administering medications and treatments.
• Monitoring patient conditions and responding to changes promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : You must be a graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN is preferred.
• Licensure : Current licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
• Certification : Basic Life Support - BLS certification from the American Heart Association - AHA or American Red Cross -ARC.

Preferred Skills

• Education : A Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN degree is highly desirable.
• Experience : Prior experience in acute care, medical-surgical, or cardiac telemetry settings.
• Certification : ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Stroke Certification are preferred.

Position Highlights And Benefits

Work Schedule : Full-time position with 36 hours per week Nights

Ministry / Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Keywords : RN; Registered Nurse; Acute Care; Med Surg; Medical Surgical; Connecticut; BSN

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.