Nightlight Pediatric - Nurse

Nightlight Pediatric Nurse

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT's best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nightlight Pediatric Nurse to join our team. They 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. Provides the delivery of proactive patient centered care including assessment, patient education and self-care management support, particularly for patients with chronic care conditions and/or in need of integrated care services.

Expected Schedule: Part-Time, 20 hours/week; Monday through Friday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Door closes at 9, but any patients in the waiting area must be seen before official close.

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides customer service, patient-centered care through telephone and face-to-face communications to assess changes in condition using established protocols and medical consultation about action plans as needed; Responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, homecare agencies and family members; collaborates with community agencies and members of the interdisciplinary team, office staff and other nurses.
• Assists Provider with physical exams, processing labs, and other clinical needs. Completes required screenings, and laboratory testing; assures screenings are up to date. Administers treatments/immunizations/medications to clients as ordered.
• Provides client services consistent with nursing scope of practice; Educates client/parent and provides detailed education for patient with specific chronic illness, including the pathology, signs and symptoms, complications and medications used in treatment; arranges group visits based on patient needs; assists with prescription needs/refills/samples/pharmacy assistance and prior authorizations; acts as an advocate to pursue financial assistance; initiates referrals to community based organizations and other disciplines as needed; participates in efforts to provide integrated care.
• Assists in the delivery of quality care through implementing, monitoring and evaluating clinical processes to meet clinical outcomes, preventing/addressing patient complaints and incidents, proactively reviewing clinical schedules and implementing continuity of care functions.
• Demonstrates nursing leadership by performing quality work within deadlines, sharing best practice with co-workers and UCFS teams, bringing issues to appropriate manager(s) in a timely manner for resolution and leading by example to support a positive participative work environment, encouraging other staff to do the same.

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is 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

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school degree and LPN training course - BSN preferred
• 2 years' of clinical experience working with pediatrics (ambulatory care experience preferred)

Minimum Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Active Connecticut LPN or RN license
• Current CPR certificate

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Comfortability working with children in a clinical pediatric setting
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems with working knowledge of MS Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events