At Saint Francis Hospital, the Cardiac Surgery Step Down provides intermediate-level care to patients recovering from cardiac surgery, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and other cardiovascular procedures. The RN will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a step-down setting

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and hemodynamic status

• Manage chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, surgical incisions, and IV medications

• Administer medications, including cardiac drips, per physician orders and protocols

• Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, and lifestyle modifications

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams

• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.

• Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC) required.

• Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience (cardiac or critical care preferred)

Preferred Skills

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

• Experience: cardiac step-down, ICU, or telemetry unit

• Certification: ACLS and Stroke Certification preferred.

Position Highlights

• Full-time – 36 hours –Days

• Rotating Every other Weekend/Holiday

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, is 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.