REGISTERED NURSE - FULL-TIME

InterCommunity; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. in East Hartford, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse to support primary care and psychiatry within a multidisciplinary team. The RN conducts evaluations and provides direct patient care according to best practices.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, CT RN licensure, and 1 year of medical/public health experience. BLS/CPR certification is required; EPIC experience and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current State of Connecticut RN licensure.
• One year of medical/public health experience.
• Two years of community health and/or psychiatric nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and carries out orders from the medical provider.
• Conducts nursing visits or educational groups as ordered.
• Maintains accurate reports and records.
• Records and reconciles patients' medical information.
• Monitors symptoms and assesses treatment efficacy.
• Facilitates crisis intervention and safety assessments.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team on care plans.
• Adjusts treatment plans as needed within a multidisciplinary team.
• Manages a Complex Care Management panel.
• Performs patient triage of acute conditions.

Skills

Clinical nursing

BLS/CPR

EPIC experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay. We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

• 281 Main St., East Hartford
• 40 Coventry St., Hartford

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in executing InterCommunity mission to promote whole person health. Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Practice Manager, the RN is responsible for providing services which consist of an evaluation and assessment of medical and psychiatric status as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. The RN also provides direct patient care in the departments of primary care and psychiatry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, carrying out orders given by the medical provider, which may include obtaining medical histories, vital signs, performing office lab testing and phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care, and medication administration.
• Conducts nursing visits or educational groups as ordered by the medical provider.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Records and reconciles patients' medical information.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, and assesses efficacy of prescribed medications.
• Ensures gaps in care for screenings, chronic care tests (such as HgbA1c for diabetes), BMI, and vaccinations are completed in timelines established by best practice.
• Facilitates effective crisis intervention; performs safety assessments and triage for patients in crisis.
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions and collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcomes.
• Maintains an active 10-patient panel for Complex Care Management (CCM).
• Performs patient triage of acute conditions in person or over the phone.
• Refers patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. All benefit-eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit-eligible employee is one who is scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.) In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401(k) and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include

• Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
• Health & Dental insurance—flexible contribution options that include 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current State of Connecticut RN licensure required. One (1) year medical experience in a public health setting required.
• 2 years of community health, addiction medicine and/or psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• EPIC experience preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred, but not required.