Position Purpose

 At Saint Francis Hospital the Inpatient Trauma Unit provides specialized care for patients with various surgical or trauma-related illnesses or injuries. These may include abdominal trauma, orthopedic trauma, bariatrics, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery.

What you will do:

Assists the Director with Performance Improvement activities, unit and patient satisfaction issues, and policy development.

Ensures high-quality standards of care and a safe environment in compliance with infection control standards, specialty organizations, DPH, and The Joint Commission standards and recommendations, and assures consistent implementation by all staff.

A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians to achieve objectives and results. Must demonstrate the ability to affect positive medical staff relations while working with highly qualified physicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science BSN in Nursing required. A Master of Science in Nursing MSN is preferred.

Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.

Experience: 3 or more years of progressive nursing management experience is required. 5 or more years of a combination of inpatient RN experience between clinical nursing and management is strongly preferred.

BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Full-Time – 40 hours/week

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 to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.