Registered Nurse RN Maternity

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose: At Saint Francis Hospital the Postpartum/Maternity unit consists of 29 private rooms for postpartum, newborn, antepartum and gynecology patients. Maternity nurses are responsible for providing care to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth, newborns or for the woman who has had gynecological surgery. What you will do: Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers, educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding Monitor women and newborns. for signs of illness or complications Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided 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 CPR. ACLS Preferred Preferred Experience: Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity nursing experience preferred. Two years' experience for per diem positions Position Highlights and Benefits: Work Schedule: Full Time, 30-Nights All shifts require rotating weekends and holidays Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage – starting Day One! Award-winning Hospitals and departments 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. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut
BLS CPR

Nice To Haves

BSN graduate preferred
ACLS Preferred
Acute Care, Medical-Surgical or Maternity nursing experience preferred.
Two years' experience for per diem positions

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers
educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding
Monitor women and newborns for signs of illness or complications
Contribute to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively
Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family members
Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided