Registered Nurse RN Maternity

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Postpartum/Maternity RN to provide care for mothers, newborns and related gynecologic patients on a 12-hour night shift. You will support families, educate on infant care, monitor for complications, and contribute to overall nursing quality.

Required CT RN licensure; BSN preferred; BLS CPR required with ACLS preferred. Prior acute care or maternity experience is favored, with a full-time schedule and hospital benefits that accompany this role.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in CT is required.
• BSN preferred; graduate from accredited program.
• BLS CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity experience preferred; per diem has 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families.
• Educate parents on feeding, bathing, sleeping and breastfeeding.
• Monitor women and newborns for illness or complications.
• Contribute to quality of nursing care using performance improvement techniques.
• Communicate effectively with admin, colleagues, patients and family members.

Skills

Emotional support

Patient education

Communication

Nursing assessment

Breastfeeding support

Education

Registered Nurse licensure in CT

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BLS CPR Certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:Posting

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital the Postpartum/Maternity unit consists of 29 private rooms for postpartum, newborn, antepartum and gynecology patients. Maternity nurses are responsible for providing care to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth, newborns or for the woman who has had gynecological surgery.

What you will do:

• Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers, educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding

• Monitor women and newborns. for signs of illness or complications

• Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members

• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut

• Certification: BLS CPR. ACLS Preferred

• Preferred Experience: Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity nursing experience preferred. Two years' experience for per diem positions

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Full time, 36-Night

• Award-winning Hospitals and departments

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.