Registered Nurse RN NICU

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital's Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time, 12-hour night shift. The NICU provides highly specialized care for preterm and term neonates requiring advanced medical and surgical management.

Attend births and care for infants with medical complications after birth; monitor infants with prematurity or congenital defects; educate parents on infant care, breastfeeding and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure in Connecticut is required.
• BLS CPR certification is required; ACLS preferred.
• NICU or perinatal experience preferred; minimum NICU experience for per diem.

Responsibilities

• Attend births and provide care for infants with medical complications directly after birth
• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues, such as prematurity or congenital defects
• Educate new parents on the care of their infant, including basic infant care, breastfeeding, and safety
• Contributes 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
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Connecticut

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

BSN degree preferred

Certification: BLS CPR

ACLS preferred

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Posting

At Saint Francis Hospital, the level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) consists of 28 beds. Preterm and term neonates in need of additional medical and surgical management and highly specialized care are admitted to the unit

What You Will Do

• Attend births and provide care for infants with medical complications directly after birth


• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues, such as prematurity or congenial defects


• Educate new parents on the care of their infant, including basic infant care, breastfeeding, and safety


• Contributes 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


• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 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 - Minimum of 2 year's NICU experience required for Per Diem

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Work Schedule: 36 Nights


• 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.