Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital the Registered Nurse RN on the Overflow Observation Unit is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals requiring observation and treatment. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The RN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, facilitates timely admissions and discharges, and supports the overall efficiency of the unit during periods of high patient volume.
What you will do
Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough assessments, monitor vital signs, and observe patients for changes in condition, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring seamless transitions between observation, inpatient, and discharge processes.
Patient Education and Support: Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, explaining diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence to care plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate 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, Cardiac Telemetry preferred
Position Highlights and Benefits
Work Schedule: Part time – 24 hours – Nights
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.
Keywords: RN; Registered Nurse; Acute Care; Med Surg; Medical Surgical; Connecticut; BSNOur 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.