Registered Nurse RN Pediatrics

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Pro Health Physicians in Wallingford, CT, focuses on providing patient-centered care in a pediatric setting. This role is ideal for nurses looking to make a positive impact in healthcare and work within a collaborative team environment.

• Pay: $29 - $52/hour
• Location: Wallingford, CT
• Facility: Pro Health Physicians
• Brand/Division: Optum
• Department/Unit: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, includes one Saturday every 6 weeks

• Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
• Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
• 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 practice policies and procedures
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Monitor task buckets in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
• Complete annual CLIA competencies in coordination with Regional Nurse Managers

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Experience working in a hospital or medical office preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT required
• CPR/BLS Certification preferred

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)

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