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Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Medical Cardiology unit provides care to a diverse array of patients with a focus on cardiac populations (most commonly MI, Chest Pain and Arrhythmias). The unit also functions as an overflow MICA (intermediate care) unit as well as a Level 1 Stroke unit. This is to say that 9-9 nurses are exposed to a great variety of patient populations beyond cardiac. This unit has expert level charge nurses who are available as a clinical resource to all staff, new and old, and who ensure the unit runs smoothly. Highly involved unit leadership and educator who are committed to supporting new hires through their orientation process, checking in frequently and tailoring the program to meet individual needs.

What you will do

In this critical role you will be part of a team which values teamwork and prioritizes quality patient care and patient safety above all.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduates 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, Cardiology experience preferred.
• Certification: ACLS preferred.

Work Schedule: 

• Full time – 36 hours – Rotating Shifts - 7pm - 7am - 7pm - 7am

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 to Diversity and Inclusion 

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.