Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Cardiology provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in an inpatient setting. This unit also functions as an overflow from Intermediate Care unit as well as a Level 1 Stroke Unit. This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to inpatient cardiology patients
Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, labs, and patient status
Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and clinical protocols
Respond promptly to changes in condition, rapid responses, and cardiac emergencies
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge planning
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program
Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
Certification: BLS certification required
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
Experience: Prior inpatient cardiology, telemetry, step-down, or acute care experience
Certification: ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe)
Work Schedule:
Full -TIme-36 Hrs/Night Shift
Every Other Weekend/Holiday
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.