At Saint Francis Hospital, the level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) consists of 28 beds.   Preterm and term neonates in need of additional medical and surgical management and highly specialized care are admitted to the unit

What you will do:

• Attend births and provide care for infants with medical complications directly after birth

• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues, such as prematurity or congenial defects

• Educate new parents on the care of their infant, including basic infant care, breastfeeding, and safety

• Contributes 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

• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 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 - Minimum of 2 year's NICU experience required for Per Diem

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work Schedule: 36 Days

• 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.