Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Cardiology provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in an inpatient setting.  This unit also functions as an overflow from Intermediate Care unit as well as a Level 1 Stroke Unit.  This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to inpatient cardiology patients
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, labs, and patient status
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and clinical protocols
• Respond promptly to changes in condition, rapid responses, and cardiac emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives

 

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
• Certification: BLS certification required

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
• Experience: Prior inpatient cardiology, telemetry, step-down, or acute care experience
• Certification: ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe)

Work Schedule: 

• Full Time-36 Hour Night
• Every Other Weekend/Holiday

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 Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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.