Per Diem Registered Nurse

Department: Float Compensation: $34.30 – $51.10 an hour 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 Per Diem RN for our Quality Department. The RN provides professional nursing care to our patients and their families following established standards and practices. RN minimum requirements: Possess an active and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut Have an associates degree in Nursing Have a CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire 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 willingness/availability to cross-train for coverage in our Adult Medicine, Pediatric/Adolescent, and Women’s Health Departments. Have a flexible schedule 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Services, Inc.