Registered Nurse

Community Health Services, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Women’s Health department in Hartford, CT. The RN will provide professional nursing care to adult patients in line with clinic standards and practices.

Requirements include an active CT RN license, at least a year of nursing experience preferred, and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred). Responsibilities include triage, assisting with exams, administering meds and vaccines, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active and valid Connecticut RN license; 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Triaging patients in person and by phone.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as ordered or standing orders.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain upon employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory and practice within RN scope of practice.
• Collaborate effectively within a healthcare team; educate patients as appropriate.
• Maintain infection prevention standards; patient education and medication management.
• Strong confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; adhere to all laws and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients in person and over the phone.
• Assist providers with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as ordered.
• Support walk-in, urgent care, or telephonic patient care.
• Maintain electronic health records and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Patient education

Cultural competency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Exempt, Full Time Position
Department: Women’s Health

Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need — when they need it — so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Women’s Healthdepartment. The RN provides professional nursing care to our adult patient population in accordance with health center established standards and practices.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a current active and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse from the State of Connecticut; at least one year of professional nursing experience is preferred

• Have a Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s preferred.

• Assist in triaging patients both in person and on the phone.

• Assist providers with exams, treatments and procedures as needed.

• Administer medications and vaccinations at the order of prescribing provider or under standing orders as established by CHS.

• Have CPR Certification or the ability to complete certification upon employment

• Have a solid knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice and the ability to provide high-level patient care up to the highest levels of the RN scope of practice

• Excel at working as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs and provide education as appropriate

• Demonstrate competence in all basic routine nursing activities, including compliance with infection prevention standards, patient education, medication administration and management,

• Have effective communication skills and be able to work with individuals of all ages

• Possess the ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.

• Have demonstrated success and a high degree of comfort exercising sound clinical judgment during all aspects of patient care, including triage of patients who present for care on a walk-in, urgent care or telephonic basis

• Have a high degree of comfort with computers, including the ability to use electronic health records systems

• Be willing to be held accountable and to hold others accountable for providing superior clinical care.

• Have demonstrated success in maintaining the highest level of confidentiality as required by company policy, HIPAA and another state, federal and local laws and regulations

• All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Competitive Pay

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Worker’s Compensation

• Various Leave Programs – Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

CHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.