Staff Nurse CN II - Outpatient

Job Overview Staff Nurse CN II - Outpatient, 2026-1003 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 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some minor holidays are required. 60‑minute unpaid meal break. Some travel to off‑site locations may be required. Responsibilities 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: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr