Staff Nurse CN II - Outpatient

Staff Nurse CN II – Outpatient, 2026-1003 Location: Outpatient Pavilion, Farmington, CT. Schedule 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 60‑minute unpaid meal break. Some holidays required. Some travel to off‑site locations may be required. Duties Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient. Organizes and coordinates patient care; collaborates with the health‑care team to implement patient care plans. Develops and updates care plans utilizing established standards of care, including physician‑prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease‑related, therapy, and/or personal needs. Communicates and educates patients and family members for a clear understanding of the care provided. Completes required documentation in a timely manner according to policies and standards. Contributes to the quality of nursing care through performance improvement. Participates in staff and patient care conferences. Assists in clinical education, orientation, and mentoring of other staff. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing. Knowledge of relevant health‑center policies and procedures and State regulations. Knowledge of clinical standards of care, documentation and patient record policies and standards. Understanding of computer‑based applications. Considerable interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work as an effective team member. Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively. Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain licensure in the State of Connecticut as a registered nurse. Must have 2‑3 years working as an RN in an outpatient medical practice. Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain AHA BLS certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain through employment. Preferred Qualifications EPIC experience. Rheumatology experience. Working Conditions May be exposed to communicable and infectious diseases. May be required to lift and restrain patients. May be exposed to disagreeable conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center