Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Trauma
About The Position
At Saint Francis Hospital, the Inpatient Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) cares for patients with a variety of surgical or trauma-related illnesses or injuries, including abdominal trauma, orthopedic trauma, bariatrics, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery. The RN provides hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team. They develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments. The role also involves facilitating patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness, recognizing emergency situations and mobilizing appropriate resources, and participating in quality improvement activities and integrating research findings into practice.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care, Medical-Surgical, General Surgery experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments.
- Facilitate patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness.
- Recognize emergency situations and mobilize appropriate resources.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and integrate research findings into practice.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Well-being Initiative
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
