Registered Nurse RN - Medical - Surgical

Trinity Health; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

At Saint Francis Hospital the Registered Nurse RN on the Overflow Observation Unit is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals requiring observation and treatment. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The RN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, facilitates timely admissions and discharges, and supports the overall efficiency of the unit during periods of high patient volume.

What you will do

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough assessments, monitor vital signs, and observe patients for changes in condition, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.

• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring seamless transitions between observation, inpatient, and discharge processes.

• Patient Education and Support: Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence to care plans.

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 (AHA/ARC).

Preferred Skills:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.

• Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry preferred

Work Schedule:

• Full-time or Part-time available

• Day or Night shift available

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.