Registered Nurse RN NICU, Per Diem

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Rotating
• Shift
• Description: Posting

Job Description

At Saint Francis Hospital, the level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) consists of 28 beds. Preterm and term neonates in need of additional medical and surgical management and highly specialized care are admitted to the unit What you will do: Attend births and provide care for infants with medical complications directly after birth Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues, such as prematurity or congenial defects Educate new parents on the care of their infant, including basic infant care, breastfeeding, and safety Contributes 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 Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

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 Position Highlights and Benefits: Work Schedule: Per Diem, Rotating Shifts 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.