Registered Nurse RN Congestive Heart Failure Unit
About The Position
Saint Francis Hospital’s Congestive Heart Failure Unit provides care to adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including cardiac conditions such as AFIB, CAD, STEMI, pacemaker and ICD placements, and soon LVADs. The newly renovated 32-bed unit is a nationally recognized Center of Excellence for Heart Failure, and its primary patient diagnosis is acute or chronic CHF. The Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients with congestive heart failure as part of a collaborative team, participates in unit shared decision-making, and uses practice autonomy through nurse-driven protocols. The role includes monitoring cardiac status, fluid balance, and symptoms; administering and managing cardiac medications; coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams; educating patients and families about disease management; and responding to acute changes to prevent decompensation and reduce readmissions. This is a full-time, 36-hour day-shift position with rotating weekends and holidays. The pay range is $37.25–$61.75 per hour, based on RN experience; the range may vary by location.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college or university-affiliated nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Connecticut.
- Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Acute care, Medical-Surgical, or Congestive Heart Failure experience.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized care to patients with congestive heart failure.
- Monitor patients’ cardiac status, fluid balance, and symptoms.
- Administer and manage cardiac medications.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families on disease management.
- Respond to acute changes to prevent decompensation and reduce readmissions.
- Participate in unit shared decision-making and use nurse-driven protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which 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 initiatives.
- 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
Associate degree
