Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital the Postpartum/Maternity unit consists of 29 private rooms for postpartum, newborn, antepartum and gynecology patients. Maternity nurses are responsible for providing care to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth, newborns or for the woman who has had gynecological surgery.

What you will do:

• Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers, educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding

• Monitor women and newborns. for signs of illness or complications

• Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members

• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.  BSN graduate preferred

• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut

• Certification: BLS CPR. ACLS Preferred

• Preferred Experience: Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity nursing experience preferred. Two years' experience for per diem positions

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Full time, 36-Night

• Award-winning Hospitals and departments

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.