Registered Nurse-Pediatrics

Job Type

Full-time

Description

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40hr) Registered Nurse who will utilize critical thinking skills to interpret complex information in a multidisciplinary setting to guide patients and families to health and wellbeing across the continum of care in an outpatient setting.

Position will be working with our pediatric patients.

Responsibilities-

• Provide broad range of nursing support for large outpatient practice to include nursing consultation, assessment, patient follow up and patient surveillance of health statuses and outcomes.
• Assists with physical exams, completes required screenings and laboratory testing and administers treatments / immunizations / medications to clients
• Provides client services; educate client / parent as needed; assists the client with prescription needs / refills coordinates services with / for the client;

acts as a client advocate to pursue financial assistance, initiates referrals to community-based organizations as needed (Home Care, Healthy Start, Dental, and Behavioral Health)

Responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, home care agencies and family members; collaborates with school nurses, DCF and other providers as needed.

Completes paperwork needed by external organizations

Works collaboratively with behavioral health and dental department to facilitate integrated care for patients

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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

• Registered Nurse Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut with at least (3-4) years' experience (Primary Care experience preferred including pediatrics and internal medicine.).
• CPR certified
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience utilizing an electronic health record system a strong plus
• All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve.

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.