Registered Nurse Orthopedic
CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.
Hartford, Connecticut
You'll work a fast-paced orthopedic unit caring for post-surgical recovery and trauma patients.
Posted Oct 1
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights · Nights 12 Hour Night Shift Full Time-24 Hour/Nights
- Unit and setting
- Orthopedic Department at Saint Francis Hospital · Hospital caring for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, joint replacement, spinal disorders and sport injuriesfractures, joint replacement, spinal and sports injury patients
- License
- RN licenseValid RN license in Connecticut
- Term
- Permanent Full Time-24 Hour/NightsFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid RN license in Connecticut Check your license
- Certification
- BLS/CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduation from an accredited nursing school
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Experience
- 2+ years orthopedic or surgical experience The ideal candidate will have two or more years of Orthopedic or Surgical experience in an acute inpatient setting.
- Experience
- Orthopedic or surgical experience in an acute inpatient setting
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Hartford staff RN payHartford staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $37/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $37/hr, across 95 postings.
- Pay reviews
- Pay is based on RN experience Pay is based on RN experience.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverageMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
- BenefitsRetirement savings program with employer matchRetirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- BenefitsPaid time off, vacation, sick time and holidaysTime Off, which may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentTuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- BenefitsBasic and supplemental life and AD&D insuranceBasic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- BenefitsWell-being initiativesWell-being Initiatives
- BenefitsCareer growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity HealthCareer Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
- Time Off (Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- medication administration and pain management Administer medications, including analgesics, and use non-pharmacological techniques to manage pain
- Day to day
- surgical wound care and dressings monitoring and caring for surgical wounds and dressings
- Day to day
- early ambulation Assist patients in early ambulation
- Day to day
- pre-op and post-op patient teaching Educate patients on pre-op and post-op procedures, including what to expect during recovery.
- Day to day
- working with physical therapists collaborate with physical therapists
- Patients
- orthopedic post-surgical and trauma patients catering to patients with orthopedic conditions, including post-surgical recovery and trauma cases
- Weekends
- Every other weekend and holiday Every other Weekend/Holiday
- Details
- 617-bed Level 1 trauma center and major teaching hospital Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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Employment Type
Part time Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Position Purpose
In the Orthopedic Department at Saint Francis Hospital, the Registered Nuse (RN) plays a crucial role in caring for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, joint replacement, spinal disorders and sport injuries.
What You Will Do
Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients with orthopedic conditions, including post-surgical recovery and trauma cases. Administer medications, including analgesics, and use non-pharmacological techniques to manage pain while also monitoring and caring for surgical wounds and dressings. Assist patients in early ambulation, provide education on movement restrictions, and collaborate with physical therapists. Educate patients on pre-op and post-op procedures, including what to expect during recovery. Minimum Qualifications
Required
Graduation from an accredited nursing school Valid RN license in Connecticut
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Nursing The ideal candidate will have two or more years of Orthopedic or Surgical experience in an acute inpatient setting. BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Compensation and Benefits
At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly connected to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time, talents, and skills to help transform healthcare. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to provide our colleagues with support and peace of mind, both at work and at home. Pay Range: $36.15 - $59.95 per hour Pay is based on RN experience. 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.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off, which 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 Initiatives
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
Work Hours/Shift
Full Time-24 Hour/Nights 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, is 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.
What's around it?
Hartford, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,269/mo
- Household income
- $46,411/yr, all local households, not nurse pay