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UConn Health Staff Nurse CN II - Outpatient in Farmington, Connecticut
UConn Health is searching for an experienced Staff Nurse CNII to join our patient-focused Outpatient care team. This position will work in the UConn Medical Group's Geriatrics office at 21 South Road,
in Farmington, CT within the UConn Medical Group (UMG).
BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITON INCLUDE
- $10,000 Sign On Bonus, if eligible.
- Desirable day shift.
- Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits.
- Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents.
SCHEDULE
:
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 60-minute unpaid meal break.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient.
- Organizes and coordinates patient care.
- Collaborates with the health care team to implement patient care plans.
- Develops and updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related, therapy, and/or personal needs.
- Communicates and educates patients and family members for a clear understanding of the care provided.
- Completes required documentation in a timely manner according to policies and standards.
- Contributes to the quality of nursing care through performance improvement.
- Participates in staff and patient care conferences.
- Assists in clinical education, orientation, and mentoring of other staff.
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
- Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures and State regulations.
- Knowledge of clinical standards of care, documentation and patient record policies and standards.
- Understanding of computer-based applications.
- Considerable interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience
:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- One (1) year professional nursing experience.
- Incumbents must possess and maintain a current registered nurse license to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years ambulatory/outpatient nursing experience, preferably in primary care or geriatrics office.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to lift and restrain patients; may be exposed to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive clients; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
MINIMUM EQUIVALENT ANNUAL SALARY:
$82,576.00 more based on experience
WHY UCONN HEALTH
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.