Registered Nurse RN Maternity, Per Diem

Trinityhealth; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Rotating Shifts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a part-time Postpartum/Maternity nurse for per diem rotating shifts. Responsibilities include emotional support for new mothers, educating families on newborn care and breastfeeding, monitoring mothers and babies, and collaborating with the care team to maintain high-quality nursing care.

Required are RN licensure in Connecticut, BSN preferred, and BLS CPR with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Connecticut; BLS CPR certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers and educate parents on feeding, bathing, and sleeping; support breastfeeding.
• Monitor women and newborns for signs of illness or complications.
• Contribute to nursing care quality through performance improvement techniques.
• Communicate effectively with admins, colleagues, patients and families.
• Educate patients and families to ensure transparent understanding of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Posting Job Description

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: Per Diem Rotating shifts
• 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.