Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Trauma
About the role
Position Purpose: At Saint Francis Hospital, the Inpatient Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) cares for patients with a variety of surgical or trauma-related illnesses or injuries, including abdominal trauma, orthopedic trauma, bariatrics, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments.
- Facilitate patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness.
- Recognize emergency situations and mobilize appropriate resources.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and integrate research findings into practice.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
- Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Skills
- Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- Acute care, Medical-Surgical, General Surgery experience preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and recognized team, including award recipients.
- A supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on clinical curiosity and high-quality, holistic care.
Schedule
- Employment Type: Full time
- Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
- Work Schedule: Full time 36-hour days