Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose: At Saint Francis Hospital, the Medical Surgical Unit provides care for adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including diseases or disorders of the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, circulatory, neurological systems, as well as infectious diseases, dermatological disorders, and autoimmune disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 36+ bed Med-Surg Unit including the supervision of all staff

• Provide mentoring, training, and team building to the unit staff

• Assist the Director with performance improvement activities, unit and patient satisfaction, and policy development.

• Ensure high-quality care standards and a safe environment, complying with infection control standards, specialty organizations, DPH, and The Joint Commission standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

• Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing management experience required; 5+ years of combined inpatient RN experience in clinical nursing and management preferred.

• Certification: Current BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Work Schedule: Full Time-40 Hour Days

Ministry/Facility Information

About Saint Francis Hospital: Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. As 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 is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 617 beds and a major teaching hospital. Other 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 one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.