Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Cardiology provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in an inpatient setting.  This unit also functions as an overflow from Intermediate Care unit as well as a Level 1 Stroke Unit.  This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to inpatient cardiology patients

• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, labs, and patient status

• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and clinical protocols

• Respond promptly to changes in condition, rapid responses, and cardiac emergencies

• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge planning

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives

Required Qualifications

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

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

• Certification: BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience: Prior inpatient cardiology, telemetry, step-down, or acute care experience

• Certification: ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe)

Work Schedule: 

• Full-Time -36 hours - Night Shift

• 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, 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.