Registered Nurse RN - Neuroscience

Job Title

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Neuroscience Unit provides multidisciplinary care to patients with neurological conditions such as acute stroke, transient ischemic attacks, seizure disorders & epilepsy.

What you will do

• In this critical Registered Nurse RN role you will monitor, record and respond to patients' clinical status.
• Assisting with hyperacute and acute treatment and support and encourage rehabilitation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN graduate preferred.
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
• Certification: BLS required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Work Schedule: Full time 36 hours Nights
• Specialized 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Certification (TSC)
• 2022 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll, Target Stroke Type II Diabetes Honor Roll
• July 2023- Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll, Target Stroke Type II Diabetes Honor Roll

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.