Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Congestive Heart Failure Unit provides care to adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, cardiac conditions such as AFIB, CAD, STEMI, pacemaker, ICD placements and soon LVADs. Our newly renovated 32 bed unit is a nationally recognized Center Of Excellence for Heart Failure. Primary patient diagnosis on this unit is acute or chronic CHF.

What you will do

In this critical role you will be part of a collaborative team, play an active part in unit shared decision making, and enjoy practice autonomy using nurse driven protocols. You will provide specialized care to patients with congestive heart failure. Monitors cardiac status, fluid balance, and symptoms; administers and manages cardiac medications; coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams; educates patients and families on disease management; and responds to acute changes to prevent decompensation and reduce readmissions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.  BSN graduates preferred.
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
• Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC).

Preferred Skills: 

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
• Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Congestive Heart Failure experience preferred.
• Certification: ACLS preferred.

Work Schedule: 

• Full Time – 36 Hour/Day Shift
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly connected to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time, talents, and skills to help transform healthcare. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to provide our colleagues with support and peace of mind, both at work and at home.

Pay Range: $37.25 - $61.75 per hour

Pay is based on RN experience. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off, which may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiatives
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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 Fran cis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center and the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.