Registered Nurse RN NICU, Part Time

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) seeks a part-time RN to provide care for newborns requiring specialized management during night shifts. You will attend births, monitor infants, and educate families while collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and quality improvement to support positive patient outcomes; CT RN licensure and BLS CPR are required with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Connecticut.
• BLS CPR certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years NICU experience for Per Diem.

Responsibilities

• Attend births and provide care for infants with medical complications directly after birth.
• Monitor the health of infants with prematurity or congenital issues.
• Educate new parents on infant care, breastfeeding and safety.
• Contributes to nursing quality through performance improvement techniques.
• Communicate effectively with admin, colleagues, patients and families.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution and teamwork.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Patient education

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part 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: part time, 24 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.