PSYCHIATRIC APRN - FULL TIME, MON - FRI, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

InterCommunity Health Care East Hartford, CT 06118, US

Description

Summary:

Accountable for providing advanced nursing and consultation services in accordance with written standardized procedures, the APRN manages the primary care needs of InterCommunity’s patient population.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides appropriate nursing and/or health care services to patients including obtaining complete histories; performing pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patients; clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering diagnostic studies, prescribing medications
Obtains interval histories and performs pertinent examinations on return patients
Performs various procedures possibly including, but not limited to:

Administering injections
Performing and/or assisting with minor surgical procedures
Obtaining PAP smears, genital, wound and other cultures as indicated
Obtaining EKG tracings
Performing phlebotomy
Irrigating, staining eyes for foreign bodies, abrasions
Irrigating ear canals, and removing cerumen

Performs specialized duties in providing medical care to a variety of patients including individuals with acute and chronic conditions
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans
Assists in determining need for contractual health services
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation
Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations
Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed
May assist families and other groups in understanding medical needs of patients serviced by agency; may participate as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff; may direct agency clinic services
Performs related duties as required

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.*

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements

Education &/Or Experience:

Master’s degree in Nursing and 2+ years related experience. APRN degree and current State of Connecticut APRN licensure required. Current DEA certificate and State CDS required. Experience in public health preferred. Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs; knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice. Considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral, written and computer communication skills; considerable ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat patients; ability to develop a collaborative group practice environment with other providers and members of interdisciplinary teams; administrative ability.

Competencies:

Initiative
Leadership
Time management
Decision making
Communication proficiency (verbal & written)
Technology & computer literacy (Microsoft Word, keyboarding)
Organization skills

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