RN - Women's Health - Full-time

Connecticut Institute For Communities • Danbury, CT

15h

About The Position

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) – CIFC Health’s Women’s Health Department is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to work alongside doctors, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient care. The role supports women’s health services, including prenatal and postpartum care, and involves assessment, triage, medication administration, testing follow-up, patient education, care coordination, documentation, and clinical safety activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Understanding of medical terminology and nursing protocols.
• Experience with electronic medical records required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Women's Health preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience with eClinical Works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health histories and assess symptoms, vital signs, pain, bleeding, pregnancy-related concerns, and other clinical findings.
• Perform telephone or electronic nursing triage using approved clinical protocols.
• Identify changes in condition or warning signs requiring prompt provider evaluation or emergency care.
• Provide nursing support for prenatal and postpartum patients.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures within nursing competency and organizational protocols.
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and other treatments pursuant to valid orders and established policies.
• Monitor and document patient responses and adverse reactions, and provide medication education.
• Review incoming clinical information and route abnormal or significant findings to the appropriate provider.
• Communicate provider-approved results and follow-up instructions to patients.
• Coordinate referrals, imaging, laboratory testing, and follow-up appointments.
• Educate patients about prenatal and postpartum care, contraception, breast health, menopause, STI prevention, reproductive health, medications, and preventive care.
• Reinforce provider treatment plans and instructions, assess patient understanding, and identify barriers to following care plans.
• Coordinate care with OB/GYN providers, primary care, specialists, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, behavioral health, and community services.
• Facilitate referrals for higher-risk patients and patients requiring services outside the practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Follow infection-control, medication-safety, patient-identification, and confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical safety activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program.
• CIFC Health is a NACHC- and PSLF-approved site, eligible for the submission of loan forgiveness applications.
• 13 paid holidays and paid time off.
• Monday–Friday day-shift schedule.
• Mission-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

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