Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our CV Surgical Cardiology team. This role provides specialized nursing care to adult patients recovering from cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repairs and replacements, vascular procedures, and other complex cardiac interventions.

What You Will Do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for post operative cardiovascular surgery patients.

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, and overall patient condition.

• Identify changes in patient status and intervene appropriately.

• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.

• Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning.

• Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

• Support quality initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.

• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.

• Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC) required.

• Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience (cardiac or critical care preferred)

Preferred Skills

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

• Experience: cardiac step-down, ICU, or telemetry unit

• Certification: ACLS and Stroke Certification preferred.

Position Highlights

• Full-time – 36 hours –Days

• Rotating 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, is 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, and the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute.