REGISTERED NURSE, MON- FRI, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

InterCommunity Health Care • East Hartford, CT

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About The Position

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike committed to accessible, compassionate care regardless of life situation or ability to pay. The Registered Nurse supports the organization’s mission to promote whole-person health. Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Practice Manager, the RN evaluates and assesses patients’ medical and psychiatric status as part of an interdisciplinary team and provides direct patient care in primary care and psychiatry.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position includes direct clinical care, patient triage and crisis support, coordination of care, maintenance of medical records, and management of an active 10-patient Complex Care Management panel. Agency staff must attend mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Connecticut RN licensure.
• One year of medical experience in a public health setting.
• Two years of community health, addiction medicine, and/or psychiatric nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and carry out medical provider orders, including obtaining medical histories and vital signs, performing office laboratory testing, phlebotomy or venipuncture, EKGs, wound care, and medication administration.
• Conduct nursing visits or educational groups as ordered by the medical provider.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Record and reconcile patients’ medical information.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions and assess the efficacy of prescribed medications.
• Ensure care gaps are addressed within established best-practice timelines, including screenings, chronic-care tests such as HgbA1c for diabetes, BMI, and vaccinations.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and perform safety assessments and triage for patients in crisis.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Maintain an active 10-patient panel for Complex Care Management (CCM).
• Triage acute conditions in person or over the phone.
• Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies that provide assistance.
• Attend all mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid PTO and paid holidays.
• Medical and dental insurance, with flexible contribution options and HDHP with HSA or non-HDHP options.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance is available.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match and a 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, subject to eligibility and service requirements.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Work-life balance and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree