Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Acute Care & Medical Observation Units provides care of adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, diseases or disorders of the pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, renal system, endocrine system, circulatory system, neurological system, as well as infectious diseases, dermatological disorders and autoimmune disorders.

What You Will Do

• Assists the Director with Performance Improvement activities, unit and patient satisfaction issues, and policy development.
• Ensures high-quality standards of care and a safe environment in compliance with infection control standards, specialty organizations, DPH, and The Joint Commission standards and recommendations, and assures consistent implementation by all staff.
• A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians to achieve objectives and results. Must demonstrate the ability to affect positive medical staff relations while working with highly qualified physicians.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science BSN in Nursing required. A Master of Science in Nursing MSN is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.
• Experience: 3 or more years of progressive nursing management experience is required. 5 or more years of a combination of inpatient RN experience between clinical nursing and management is strongly preferred.
• BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
  
  

Position Highlights and Benefits: Full-Time – 40 hours/week

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.