Primary Care Nurse-RN/LPN

United Community & Family Services, Inc.; Griswold (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Primary Care Nurse (RN/LPN) committed to improving patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes telehealth nursing, collaboration with medical staff, and adherence to quality care standards. UCFS offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid schedules

Competitive salaries

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution

Paid life and disability insurance

National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in ambulatory care strongly preferred.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth nursing and patient assessments.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure patient care.
• Cover on-call weekend/evening schedule on a rotating basis.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Collaboration

Telehealth Nursing

Critical Thinking

Education

High School degree and LPN training course

Job description

Description

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40hr) Primary Care Nurse, RN/LPN who will utilize critical thinking skills to interpret complex information in a multidisciplinary setting to guide patients and families to health and wellbeing across the continuum of care in an outpatient setting. Requires care across the lifespan to individuals, families, caregivers, populations and communities.

Responsibilities-

• Telehealth Nursing for large outpatient practice to include nursing consultation, assessment, patient follow up and patient surveillance of health statuses and outcomes. All communication to be documented in the electronic health record.
• Follow all standards of care for Primary Care nursing including, patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, and implementation, coordination of care, and health teaching and promotion.
• Review patient schedules daily including pre-visit planning, appropriateness of appointment, facilitate patient /provider engagement for optimum appointment experience.
• Work collaboratively with Providers, Medical Assistant Team, Nursing Team, Quality Manager, Practice Manager and Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective and appropriate care.
• Responsible for key performance measures in Primary Care are met including utilization, productivity, and quality measures are met to assist with meeting our quality goals.
• Responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, home care agencies and family members; collaborates with school nurses, WIC colleagues, DCF and other medical departments as needed. Works collaboratively with BHS department to facilitate Primary Care and BHS integration. Completes paperwork needed by external and internal customers.
• Covers the on-call weekend/evening schedule on a rotating basis

Why UCFS?

Our team committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

• High School degree and LPN training course.
• One to three years of experience in a healthcare setting. Prior experience in ambulatory care strongly preferred
• CPR certified

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.