Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Trauma

Trinity Health • Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

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. This role involves providing hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments. Facilitating patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness is a key responsibility. The role also requires recognizing emergency situations and mobilizing appropriate resources, as well as participating in quality improvement activities and integrating research findings into practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• 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

• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and recognized team, including award recipients.
• A supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on clinical curiosity and high-quality, holistic care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree