"Alerted.org

Pediatric Walk-In Center Nurse-RN/LPN

Norwich, CT (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=47+Town+Street+Norwich+CT+USA+06360)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others!We are currently seeking apart-time (per diem 10hrs) Nurse, RN/LPNwho will utilize critical thinking skills to interpret complex information in a multidisciplinary setting to guide patients and families to health and wellbeing across the continuum of care in a pediatric walk-in center setting. Requires care across the lifespan to individuals, families, caregivers, populations and communities.

Responsibilities-

+ Telehealth Nursing for large outpatient practice to include nursing consultation, assessment, patient follow up and patient surveillance of health statuses and outcomes. All communication to be documented in the electronic health record.

+ Follow all standards of care for Primary Care nursing including, patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, and implementation, coordination of care, and health teaching and promotion.

+ Review patient schedules daily including pre-visit planning, appropriateness of appointment, facilitate patient /provider engagement for optimum appointment experience.

+ Work collaboratively with Providers, Medical Assistant Team, Nursing Team, Quality Manager, Practice Manager and Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective and appropriate care.

+ Responsible for key performance measures in Primary Care are met including utilization, productivity, and quality measures are met to assist with meeting our quality goals.

+ Responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, home care agencies and family members; collaborates with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed. Works collaboratively with BHS department to facilitate Primary Care and BHS integration. Completes paperwork needed by external and internal customers.

+ Covers the on-call weekend/evening schedule on a rotating basis

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

+ High School degree and LPN training course.

+ One to three years of experience in a healthcare setting. Prior experience in ambulatory care strongly preferred

+ CPR certified

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.