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 key. 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