<p>Employment Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Shift:</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>Position Purpose The Float Registered Nurse RN provides high-quality, flexible nursing care across various units within the hospital. This role is essential for maintaining the quality and continuity of patient care, ensuring that patient needs are met efficiently and effectively.</p> <p>What You Will Do</p> <ul> <li> <p>Deliver patient care based on nursing theory, research, and evidence-based practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Adapt to different units and medical-surgical procedures as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.</p> </li><li> <p>Educate patients and caregivers about care plans, health promotion, and disease prevention.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage emergent patient needs, admissions, and hospital rounds.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Connecticut.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience: 1 or more years of Inpatient Hospital RN experience</p> </li><li> <p>BLS certification required; additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required for certain departments.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with computer-based applications and standard software such as Microsoft Office.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.</p> </li></ul> <p>Position Highlights and Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work hours: Full time - 36 hours - Day or Nights</p> </li><li> <p>Opportunity to work in various units, enhancing skills and experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Supportive and collaborative work environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Access to ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital, and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.</p> <p>Our Commitment</p> <p>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.</p>