Employment Type:

　　Part time

　　Shift:

　　Rotating Shift

　　Description:

　　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

　　Position Highlights and Benefits:

　　Work Schedule: Per Diem Rotating Shifts

　　All shifts require rotating weekends and holidays

　　Award-winning Hospitals and departments

　　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 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.

　　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