Pediatric Nurse - Per Diem (RN/LPN)
Non-Exempt, Temporary Position
Date Posted: October 2019
Department: Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Although experience is preferred, recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
We are seeking a Nurse (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse), with post-graduate clinical experience, preferably in a primary care setting to join our Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Community Health Services (CHS). The nurse collaborates with the clinical director, the practice manager, and other appropriate staff to provide the best care for our patients. The Clinical Director of the department is Dr. Zeev Harel, former Brown University Medical School Professor of Pediatrics. Levels of employees’ engagement and satisfaction in this department are well above national average.
Since 1970, CHS has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.
The successful candidate will:
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Have a deep knowledge of nursing practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional nursing care to patients.
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Have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
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Collaborate and coordinate care with our pediatricians and pediatric nurse practioners by assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures.
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Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments (such as inhalation treatment) to our patients.
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Supervise lead screening program for our children patients.
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Supervise CLIA waived testing performed by the Pediatrics and Adolescent department.
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Possess organizational skills to manage competing priorities within the department, including, scheduling, triaging patients who present in person and by phone, and correcting obstacles that might impede optimal productivity.
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Be responsible for accurate and prompt documentation in our electronic medical record of all activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
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Participate in patient education efforts regarding preventive and episodic health care issues.
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Be willing and able to engage in leadership level discussions around organizational and departmental clinical and operational policies and procedures.
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Assist the department director in collaborating with outside agencies such as Connecticut Children’s, the Connecticut Children’s Asthma Easy Breathing program, Connecticut Putting on Air Asthma Program, and CT Department of Public Health.
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Possess computer skills including program knowledge in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
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Be willing to perform other duties as assigned.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
CHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.