Outpatient Rheumatology RN II - 40h/wk, EPIC

To apply for this Staff Nurse CN II - Outpatient, 2026-1003 position, you may use the Candidate Self-Service (CSS) online application. After submitting your application, you may also have the opportunity to upload a cover letter, a resume, and references. You MUST have these documents available at the time of application. To complete an application, please click on Apply for this position . The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at . All Workforce members are required regardless of vaccination status, to report their COVID-19 status upon request. New workforce members are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to starting work at UConn Health as a condition of employment. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at . Our top-rated organization is looking to add a Staff Nurse CNII with Rheumatology experience to our General Surgery - Outpatient team for our location at our Outpatient Pavilion in Farmington, CT. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you. SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday- Friday, some minor holidays are required. 60 minute unpaid meal break. Some travel to offsite locations may be required. EXAMPLES OF 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 which include 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, SKILLS & ABILITY Knowledge of the 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: General Experience: Graduation for an accredited nursing program. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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 American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (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. WHY UCONN HEALTH UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr