Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview

The RN is responsible for providing clinical care, patient education, and care coordination for pediatric and adult patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to supporting patients across the lifespan.

Schedule:

Full‑time, 37.5 hrs., 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional weekends and recess periods may be required.

Travel to other sites within Connecticut may be required as needed.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated telephone and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to set priorities, detail‑oriented, and to multi‑task in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proven ability to resolve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Flexible hours to accommodate clinics and section needs.
• Travel within Connecticut may be necessary.

• Infusion and phlebotomy skills preferred.

• Plans, directs, and implements the daily activities of patient care.
• Contributes to developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures related to nursing.
• Contributes to developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising research protocols related to nursing as indicated.
• Provides patient and family education on appropriate disease processes, including signs and symptoms, treatment, purpose, and side effects of medications.
• Follows up on patient lab results and works with clinical faculty to develop a follow‑up plan communicated to the patient and family.
• Serves as the primary contact for all patients and their families concerning management and treatment of their disease by arranging prescription refills, telephone follow‑up, clinical visits, home care visits, and emergency room visits.
• Collaborates with other health‑care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
• Creates and maintains effective, positive customer service relationships by identifying patient and family needs, ensuring those needs are met, and responding appropriately to difficult interactions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.

$68,000.00 – $.

All candidates will be subject to pre‑employment background screening, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing, and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Healthcare workers must meet health requirements, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine per University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

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