Registered Nurse RN Medicine Observation
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose
In the Medicine Observation Department at Saint Francis Hospital the Registered Nuse (RN) provides care for adult patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions.
What You Will Do:
Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit catering to patients with acute care conditions.
Administer medications including analgesics and use non-pharmacological techniques to manage pain while also monitoring and caring for surgical wounds and dressings.
Assist patients in early ambulation provide education on movement restrictions and collaborate with physical therapists. Educate patients on pre-op and post-op procedures including what to expect during recovery.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing school
Valid RN license in Connecticut
Preferred:
Bachelors degree in Nursing
The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Medical Surgical in an inpatient setting.
BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Position Highlights:
Full Time: 36hrs/week-Night Shift
Every other Weekend/Holiday
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 is 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 Womens 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.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
