Registered Nurse Pediatrics - Glastonbury CT

UnitedHealth Group•Glastonbury, CT

10h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics to join their team in Glastonbury, CT. This role is integral to Optum's vision of making healthcare better for everyone, providing clinicians with the resources, data, and support of a global organization. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment focused on diversity, inclusion, and the Quadruple Aim. The role emphasizes advancing community health and contributing new practice ideas. The Glastonbury Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine practice is looking for a friendly, patient-focused, and detail-oriented RN for a full-time position (40 hours) Monday-Friday, with rotating Saturdays. The practice hours are typically 7:30 am-6:30 pm, and the specific schedule will be determined by the Practice Manager.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
1+ years of nursing experience
Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

BSN
Pediatrics nursing experience
Experience working on an electronic health record

Responsibilities

Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices.
Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources.
Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers.
Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).
Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty.
Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording (as applicable): Height and weight, Temperature, Blood pressure, Head circumference, Current medications and Chief complaint and history.
Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR.
Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings.
Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition.
Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with ProHealth’s policies and procedures.
Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients. Assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate.
As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care.
Monitor task list in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals.
Order supplies and vaccines and maintain appropriate records. Prepare and maintain equipment including sterilization.
Conduct orientation of clinical support staff and provide training/coaching for staff related to clinical issues.
Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies.
Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.