Clinical Float Pool - RN, LPN & CNA/MA

Cornell Scott-Hill health • New Haven, CT

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Float Pool provides the opportunity for full time and per diem RNs, LPNs OR MAs to work throughout our network in a variety of settings including: primary care, specialty services, pediatrics, women’s health, inpatient addiction services, etc. Candidates for our Float Pool should be exceptionally flexible with a variety of clinical interests and skills. Float Pool candidates will be required to remain in their floating assignment for a minimum of 90 days and in be in good standing before they are eligible to request a transfer into an existing vacancy in a specific clinical department. As a float employee, you may be assigned to a specific location for a designated period of time to support the operational needs of that site. This is an exciting way to become part of the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school. Must have a current Registered Nurse Connecticut State Licensure. CPR certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a medical/surgical, pediatric, and/or Women’s Health setting.
• Excellent Patient Management skills.
• Must be strongly motivated and able to accept supervision.
• Computer skills are essential with the ability to learn Epic.
• Ability to provide phone triage along with knowledge of referral process, medication refill procedures and Hollister charting are also required.
• Knowledge of CLIA waived lab testing, Urine Dipsticks and Glucometers are necessary.
• Excellent leadership qualities and knowledge of management skills are necessary.
• LPN Graduate from an accredited school. Connecticut LPN licensure required. Must be registered as an LPN in the State of Connecticut. CPR certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Internal Medicine, Surgical Specialties, Long Term Care or Rehabilitation required.
• Experience performing EKG’s and triaging patients also required.
• Experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse setting desirable.
• Computer skills are essential with the ability to learn Yale EPIC.
• High School Diploma/GED required. Certification as a Nursing Assistant from the State of Connecticut Department of Health or a Medical Assistant Diploma is required. Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Ability to communicate and work with individuals who have health/social problems.
• Computer skills are required with the ability to learn EPIC and Outlook.
• Excellent customer services skills and the ability to accept supervision and assigned responsibilities are necessary.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency in performing all vital signs.
• Ability to read and write legibly in English and comprehend basic health information is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse setting desirable.
• Ambulatory/Outpatient Clinic experience is highly desirable/preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.
• Phlebotomy Certification (National Phlebotomy Association or National Healthcare Association) is preferred.
• Experience performing phlebotomy is desirable.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking highly desirable.
• Phlebotomy Certification (National Phlebotomy Association or National Healthcare Association) is preferred.
• Experience in Behavioral Health and/or Addictions/Substance Abuse preferred.
• Bilingual experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open to clinical care delivery in all departments
• Quick adaptation to changes in workflows based on department/site/population served, and knowledgeable around where to locate resources to perform job duties
• Available to travel to any of the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center sites
• Valid driver's license and current car insurance
• Flexible to assume same-day assignment(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED