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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: 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 required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Work Schedule: Per Diem

Additional Info:

• 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.

Keywords: Registered Nurse; RN; Stroke; Neuroscience; Connecticut; epilepsy

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.