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Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital the Postpartum/Maternity unit consists of 29 private rooms for postpartum, newborn, antepartum and gynecology patients. Maternity nurses are responsible for providing care to women who are pregnant, recently gave birth, newborns or for the woman who has had gynecological surgery.

What you will do:

• Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers, educate parents on best practices for feeding, bathing, and sleeping, as well support breastfeeding
• Monitor women and newborns. for signs of illness or complications
• Contribute 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
• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided

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. Two years' experience for per diem positions

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Full time, 36-Night
• Award-winning Hospitals and departments

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 – $59.95/hour

Pay is based on working RN experience only. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Unit Based Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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.