Staff Nurse (RN) - CHC of Meriden - Per Diem

Job Description:

The Primary Care Nurse (PCN) provides high quality, comprehensive, professional nursing primary nursing care to individuals and families throughout the lifespan.   As part of a clinical team, the PCN works at the top of his or her licensure to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of care through both the performance of professional nursing responsibilities and the delegation of technical and clerical functions as appropriate to medical assistants.  Provides patients with both general and focused health education regarding preventive, chronic, and episodic health care issues. Assumes responsibility, in collaboration with primary care providers to coordinate care, support transitions between levels of care, and counsel, educate, and support patients in improving health status. Applies principles of advanced access, planned care and the chronic care model, and rapid cycle performance improvement using the PDSA approach at CHCI.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support primary care of patients under planned care model, including pre-visit planning, daily huddles, and execution of nurse-led and nurse-assisted visits.

• Collaborates with PCP to identify needs for preventive care, evidence based chronic disease care, and care coordination.

• Provides general and specific health care education during patient visits and by telephone.

• Works with patients to identify and monitor self-management goals. 

• Collaborates and coordinates care with other community based providers.

• Follows up on emergency room visits and hospital discharges.

• Assists providers with exams, treatments, and procedures as needed.

• Ensures safe, accurate, clinically appropriate collection, storage, and processing of all biologic specimens.

• Administers medications, including immunizations, at the order of prescribing provider and under standing orders as established by CHCI.

• Adheres to CHC protocols regarding documentation of medication, route, dosage, and information provided to patient.

• Monitors patient response to medication based on specific medication administered; detects, reports, and responds to any adverse reaction. Reconciles medications.  Provides patient education as appropriate to the administered medication.

• Performs wide range of nursing activities as needed and after initial prescription by primary care provider such as wound care, catheterization, etc.

• Accurately documents all aspects of patient care in the medical chart on a timely basis.

• Schedules tests and referrals for specialty care on order of provider.

• Maintains strict infection control standards in accord with CHCI protocols and universal precautions TJC, OSHA and CLIA standards.

• Acts as a resource person for medical assistants regarding patient preparation, needs and procedures needed.

• Monitors and ensures follow up of all abnormal pap smear results, STDs, lead screens and other tests and screens performed at CHCI.

• Oversees the maintenance of supplies and equipment, ordering supplies as necessary.

• Maintains compliance with agency mandatory annual training (Patient Safety, Abuse, Age Based Competencies, EOC, Abuse trainings, etc.)

• Expert use of electronic health record to ensure timely, safe, confidential storage and retrieval of patient information.

• Participates in Project ECHO complex care management to continually advance knowledge and skills in care management and care coordination.

• Presents nursing information and insight into patient care with other members of the care team at Integrated Care Team meetings.

Required Skills and Education

• Registered nurse, in good standing.

• BSN

• ASN

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual

• Electronic health record experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current CT Nursing License

• CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent and alternating standing, walking, and sitting.

• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting.

• Daily and continuous computer use.

• Daily and frequent telephone use.

Additional Activities and Responsibilities:

• Committee membership.

• Participation in quality improvement projects.

• Precepting.

• Participation in on going nursing education activities.

Compensation Range

ASN: $33 - $39/hr

BSN: $35 - $41/hr

This pay range represents both the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary, as well as the top hourly rate or annual full-time salary for all positions which this job grade or position falls within. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Organizational Summary:

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Health Center Inc. is proud to serve as an eligible practice site for clinicians participating in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Programs and multiple HRSA loan repayment programs across Medical, BH and Dental. Community Health Center Inc. maintains strong HPSA (Health Professional Shortage Area score) scores of 21 for primary medical care, 21 for mental health, and 25 for dental services. Eligible providers who join Community Health Center Inc. may qualify for valuable financial assistance programs, including NHSC Loan Repayment, SUD Loan Repayment, Nursecorp LRP as well as the Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program (CT SLRP)—which mirrors the HRSA-administered National Health Service Corps (NHSC) program and other HRSA supported workforce incentive initiatives designed to recruit and retain healthcare professionals dedicated to community-based primary care.  Our organization’s mission-driven commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to underserved communities in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) aligns directly with NHSC, HRSA & CT SLRP program requirements.

Location:

Community Health Center of Meriden

City:

Meriden

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation and Benefits:

$33 - $41/hr

At Moses/Weitzman Health System, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive total rewards package that can include competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary based on position, work location, scheduled hours, and applicable plan terms. Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers website.