Moses / Weitzman Health System
Staff Nurse -- Groton - Full Time
Moses / Weitzman Health System, Groton, Connecticut, us, 06349
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Full-time opportunity, two days per week with one Saturday per month The Primary Care Nurse (PCN) provides high-quality, comprehensive, professional nursing primary care to individuals and families throughout their lifespan. As part of a clinical team, the PCN works at the top of their licensure to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of care through professional nursing responsibilities and delegation of technical and clerical functions to medical assistants. The PCN offers patients health education on preventive, chronic, and episodic health issues. They collaborate with primary care providers to coordinate care, support transitions between care levels, and counsel, educate, and support patients in improving health outcomes. The role applies principles of advanced access, planned care, the chronic care model, and rapid cycle performance improvement using the PDSA approach at CHCI. Responsibilities: Support primary care of patients under the planned care model. Collaborate with PCPs to identify needs for preventive care, evidence-based chronic disease management, and care coordination. Provide health education. Work with patients to set and monitor self-management goals. Coordinate care with community providers. Follow up on ER visits and hospital discharges. Assist providers with exams, treatments, and procedures as needed. Ensure safe, accurate, and proper collection, storage, and processing of biological specimens. Administer medications, vaccines, and immunizations as ordered, following protocols. Monitor patient responses and report adverse reactions. Educate patients about medications. Perform nursing activities such as wound care and catheterization after initial prescriptions. Document all patient care accurately and timely. Schedule tests and referrals as ordered. Maintain infection control standards according to protocols and OSHA/CLIA standards. Act as a resource for medical assistants regarding patient needs and procedures. Monitor follow-up of abnormal test results such as Pap smears, STDs, and lead screens. Oversee supplies and equipment, ordering as necessary. Maintain compliance with mandatory annual training. Use electronic health records proficiently for timely, confidential, and accurate patient information management. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) Organization Information: Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a leading provider of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, known for practice-based research, health professional training, and innovative health technologies. Recognized as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home, CHC delivers over 500,000 patient visits annually across Connecticut. The organization employs hundreds of health professionals engaged in practice, teaching, and research. The Weitzman Institute focuses on research and practice transformation to improve health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations. Subsidiaries include the NNPRFTC, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, and ConferMed. Location: Community Health Center of Groton, Groton, Connecticut Time Type: Full-time
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Full-time opportunity, two days per week with one Saturday per month The Primary Care Nurse (PCN) provides high-quality, comprehensive, professional nursing primary care to individuals and families throughout their lifespan. As part of a clinical team, the PCN works at the top of their licensure to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of care through professional nursing responsibilities and delegation of technical and clerical functions to medical assistants. The PCN offers patients health education on preventive, chronic, and episodic health issues. They collaborate with primary care providers to coordinate care, support transitions between care levels, and counsel, educate, and support patients in improving health outcomes. The role applies principles of advanced access, planned care, the chronic care model, and rapid cycle performance improvement using the PDSA approach at CHCI. Responsibilities: Support primary care of patients under the planned care model. Collaborate with PCPs to identify needs for preventive care, evidence-based chronic disease management, and care coordination. Provide health education. Work with patients to set and monitor self-management goals. Coordinate care with community providers. Follow up on ER visits and hospital discharges. Assist providers with exams, treatments, and procedures as needed. Ensure safe, accurate, and proper collection, storage, and processing of biological specimens. Administer medications, vaccines, and immunizations as ordered, following protocols. Monitor patient responses and report adverse reactions. Educate patients about medications. Perform nursing activities such as wound care and catheterization after initial prescriptions. Document all patient care accurately and timely. Schedule tests and referrals as ordered. Maintain infection control standards according to protocols and OSHA/CLIA standards. Act as a resource for medical assistants regarding patient needs and procedures. Monitor follow-up of abnormal test results such as Pap smears, STDs, and lead screens. Oversee supplies and equipment, ordering as necessary. Maintain compliance with mandatory annual training. Use electronic health records proficiently for timely, confidential, and accurate patient information management. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) Organization Information: Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a leading provider of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, known for practice-based research, health professional training, and innovative health technologies. Recognized as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home, CHC delivers over 500,000 patient visits annually across Connecticut. The organization employs hundreds of health professionals engaged in practice, teaching, and research. The Weitzman Institute focuses on research and practice transformation to improve health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations. Subsidiaries include the NNPRFTC, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, and ConferMed. Location: Community Health Center of Groton, Groton, Connecticut Time Type: Full-time
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