Registered Nurse RN, Newington Pediatrics

Opportunities with Pro Health Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at Pro Health Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

• Location: 141 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111
• Department: Pediatrics
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 4 10 hour days, hours between 7:45AM - 6:00PM, one night to close will be until 6:15 to 6:30. Will include a Saturday shift every 6 weeks. (8:30A - 1:30PM)

• Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices
• Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources
• Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording(as applicable):
  Height and weight, Temperature, Blood pressure, Head circumference, Current medications and Chief complaint and history
• Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with Pro Health's Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
• Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition
• Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with Pro Health's policies and procedures
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients. Assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and Pro Health policies
• As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care
• Perform other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Connecticut
• 1 Year of Nursing experience
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude

• BLS/CPR certification
• 1+ years of RN / LPN experience
• Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
• Experience with EMR systems (Allscripts / EPIC)
• Pediatrics experience
• Phone triage experience

The organization reserves the right to modify position responsibilities at any time, due to business necessity.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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