APRN/PA

Job Description

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40 hr)) APRN to work in collaboration with the UCFS physicians and team members. The ideal candidate is comfortable being responsible for providing quality patient centered primary care services for patients including comprehensive physical examinations, routine and appropriate sick care assessments, and interventions; developing and implementing patient management plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act; performing therapeutic procedures such as but not limited to: injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, patient and family instruction and counseling regarding adherence with therapeutic regimen, normal growth and development, and health promotion recommendations.

Essential Responsibilities -

-Conducting a physical examination including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests and provides follow up based on evidenced based treatment guidelines
-Performs minor office procedures i.e., dressing changes, ambulating treatments and diagnostics in accordance with scope of practice
-Makes referrals (internal and external ) and collaborates with physician, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
-In collaboration with patient and families, provides health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families based on patient need and self-management goals and focused on health risk reduction
-Prescribes medicines for common primary care problems including timely renewal of medications for chronic, stable conditions, obtains consultation as appropriate when prescribing treatment for complex medical conditions, person with multi-system failures and or conditions that are resistant to treatment or when patients exhibit untoward or unusual response to treatment
-Obtains physician consultation for prescription of schedule II or III controlled substances

Requirements:

-Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut
-1-3 years of experience preferred (ambulatory care preferred)
-Master's of Science Nursing
-CPR/First Aid
-All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

-Flexible hybrid schedules
-Competitive salaries
-Generous paid time off including 4 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, paid company holidays and 10 sick days each year
-Medical, dental and vision insurance
-401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
-Paid life and disability insurance
-National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment

UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.

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