Registered Nurse RN Congestive Heart Failure Unit
Position Purpose
The Congestive Heart Failure Unit at Saint Francis Hospital provides care to adults with various medical diagnoses, including cardiac conditions such as AFIB, CAD, STEMI, pacemaker, ICD placements, and soon LVADs. The unit is a nationally recognized Center of Excellence for Heart Failure.
Description
Primary patient diagnosis on this unit is acute or chronic CHF.
What You Will Do
- Part of a collaborative team
- Play an active part in unit shared decision making
- Enjoy practice autonomy using nurse-driven protocols
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut
- BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
- Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Congestive Heart Failure experience preferred
- ACLS certification preferred
Work Schedule
Full Time - 36 Day Shift Every other Weekend/Holiday
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. It is 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, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other 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.