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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

At **Saint Francis Hospital** , the **Surgical Cardiology Unit** provides care for patients with a spectrum of cardiovascular disorders including dysrhythmias, atherosclerotic disease, and surgical interventions such as CABG, valve replacement, and TAVR. We also care for patients following thoracic, vascular, and general surgical procedures, allowing our nurses to gain valuable knowledge and a broad skill set. Unit leadership is supportive, guiding nurses to develop confidence in clinical skills and critical thinking abilities.

What You Will Do

In this critical role, you will lead a strong, interdisciplinary team comprised of RNs, LPNs, PA/APRNs, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and Hospitalists, with support from ancillary staff and further consultants. Responsibilities include:

+ Overseeing daily operations and clinical care delivery

+ Mentoring and developing nursing staff

+ Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

+ Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards

+ Driving initiatives to improve patient outcomes and staff engagement

Minimum Qualifications

+ **Education:** Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN required; MSN preferred.

+ **Experience:** Minimum of five years of progressive nursing experience in an acute care environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

+ **Licensure:** Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Connecticut.

+ **Certification:** BLS (AHA/ARC) required.

Preferred Skills

+ **Education:** Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

+ **Experience:** Acute care, Medical-Surgical, or Cardiology experience preferred.

Work Schedule

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week

+ Day shift

Ministry/Facility Information

**Saint Francis Hospital** has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. 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 is a 617-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran