Registered Nurse RN Congestive Heart Failure Unit

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Position Purpose At Saint Francis Hospital the Congestive Heart Failure Unit provides care to adults with a variety of medical diagnoses, including, but not limited to, cardiac conditions such as AFIB, CAD, STEMI, pacemaker, ICD placements and soon LVADs. Our newly renovated 32 bed unit is a nationally recognized Center Of Excellence for Heart Failure. Primary patient diagnosis on this unit is acute or chronic CHF. What you will do In this critical role you will be part of a collaborative team, play an active part in unit shared decision making, and enjoy practice autonomy using nurse driven protocols. Minimum Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduates preferred. Licensure : Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut. Certification : BLS (AHA/ARC). Preferred Skills: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred. Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Congestive Heart Failure experience preferred. Certification: ACLS preferred. Work Schedule : Full Time - 36hr/12 Hour Days Every other Weekends and Holidays 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.