**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** 12 Hour Night Shift **Description:** At **Saint Francis Hospital** , the **Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute** is an award-winning orthopedic hospital within a hospital specializing in all aspects of joint replacement. As a **Registered Nurse Orthopedic** your role will focus on 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** + **Education** : Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A BSN is preferred. + **Registered Nurse RN Licensure:** Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure. + **BLS or CPR Certification:** Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. + **Experience:** 2 years’ experience in an orthopedic or surgical unit preferred. **Work Schedule** **:** Full-Time – 36 Nights--12 Hour Shift- Every 4th Weekend & Every Other 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 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