RN
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-Float Pool-30hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Under general supervision, assumes accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients during his or her assigned shift as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Leaders. CLINICAL PRACTICE: Demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. Competently cares for all patients in med-surg and float assignments in the ICUs. Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers. LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING: Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. Participates in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities and positive role modeling. Supports the department’s work productivity and resource management activities. DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION: Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. Effectively communicates all information to members of the health care team. PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP & EDUCATION: Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides and documents appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards. QUALITY AND SAFETY: Identifies safety concerns and barriers to optimal patient care and brings issue forward to appropriate leadership staff. Holds self and others accountable to unsure patient safety. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s behaviors and leadership competencies. Education and/or Experience Required: A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Experience Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience working as a RN in a pediatric clinical setting. License and/or Certification Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification required upon hire and maintained Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge: Theories, principles, techniques and practices of professional pediatric nursing. Organizational policies and procedures Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers; Utilizes computer and telecommunication technology to facilitate multifaceted communications. Ability to: Work individually and within teams. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff.
RN Outpatient Outpatient
Connecticut Children's

Orthopaedics- Registered Nurse-Ambulatory- 24hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies and procedures and State and federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Prioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently. Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice. Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout scope of service. Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols. Serves as advocate for parents and families. Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including: a plan of care; a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs, etc. Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation. Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs. Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise. Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child/family needs to provide continuity. Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient/family/team outcomes. Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy. Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS. Education and/or Experience Required: A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire License and/or Certification Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure or Nursing Compact License required and maintained thereafter. BLS/CPR for Providers from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, preferred upon hire and required within 1 month of hire. Must remain current at all times. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies within specialty area.
NP ER
Connecticut Children's

Emergency Medicine-Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-36 Hours

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Completes thorough evaluations of pediatric patients (from neonates to adolescents and young adults) with increasing independence. Recommends broad evaluation based on prioritized focused differential diagnosis. Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results. Collaborates care with the supervising physician and inter-professional team. Develops an interdisciplinary management plan for common and typical diagnoses. Continues to develop competencies in core procedures. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . With increasing independence, applies an intermediate-level of medical knowledge to common and typical scenarios, incorporating some literature to support care. Diagnostic Evaluation . Recommends broad evaluation based on prioritized focused differential diagnosis. Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results. Patient History. Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for uncomplicated or typical presentations. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Organizes clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) to compare and contrast diagnoses being considered, resulting in a prioritized differential diagnosis. Organize and prioritize patient care . Organizes and prioritizes the simultaneous care of multiple patients with efficiency. Patient management . Develops an interdisciplinary management plan for common and typical diagnoses. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Applies increasing competency in array of core procedures. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and Communication Patient and family centered communication . Establishes a culturally competent and therapeutic relationship with patients/families. Communicates with sensitivity and compassion. Elicits patient/family values and incorporates awareness of these in communications with patient/family and in patient care. Acknowledges uncertainty and conflict and escalates to more experienced APPs, etc., as appropriate. Interpersonal and team communication . Formulates specific questions for consultation with supervising physician and tailors communication strategies as appropriate to promote collaborative practice. Uses bi-directional communication within the inter-professional team. Communication within Health Care System . Concisely documents updated, prioritized, diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning in the patient record. Aligns type of communication with message to be delivered (e.g., direct and indirect) based on urgency and complexity. Practice–based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Critically analyzes data and evidence (from literature), integrated with patient preference, and applies to the care of patients. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth . Proactively seeks feedback. Designs and implements a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Performs responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner, maintaining composure in increasingly complex or stressful situations. Proactively seeks guidance in new or especially difficult circumstances. Constructively highlights to lead/manager concerns that impact the cohesiveness and well-being of the team. Proactively presents viable solutions for discussion. System-based practice Sys tem navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Coordinates inter-professional patient-centered care among different disciplines and specialties actively assisting families in navigating the health care system. Population and community health . Uses local and regional resources to effectively meet the needs and reduce health disparities of a patient population and community. Organizational View. Increasingly aware of one’s role and impact on the broader patient care team as it relates to patient care, systems and processes. Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience): At least 2 years of APP experience. Preferred education & experience: n/a License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Current State of Connecticut (Pediatric) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure. OR Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current State of Connecticut Physician Assistant licensure. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required. Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: Medical knowledge sufficient to navigate barriers, begin identifying outliers, and adapt plan of care for common and typical scenarios with increasing independence. Competent in performing core procedures of the department, while increasing in efficiency and their application. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions. Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in increasingly complex or stressful situations and to proactively seek guidance when encountering new or more challenging situations. Professionalism, Organizational view: Demonstrates accountability for own work and for patient care. Demonstrates increasing understanding of one’s own role within the larger team.
RN ER Other
Connecticut Children's

Emergency Department- Staff Nurse- 36hrs

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Sign-on bonus available for nurses with 2+ years of ED experience hired into 30hr+, night-shift, positions; $7,500. Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Clinical Practice- On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. Population Specific - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Unit Leadership- Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. Documentation/Communication- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. Patient/Family Partnership & Education- Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC Standards- Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Position Specific Role Responsibilities: Serves as a triage nurse when assigned to prioritize and expedite patient care based upon established protocols. Serves as trauma nurse responder when assigned. Becomes an active participant in patient/family prevention education and in patient and community healthcare provider follow-up. Develops a working understanding of legal implications regarding evidence gathering and handling. Supervisory Responsibilities : Behavioral Health Area – Delegation of appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistant personnel. Education and/or Experience Required: ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in pediatrics and/or emergency setting preferred. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training preferred upon hire and required within 3 months of hire to be maintained thereafter. PALS Certification preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire. TNCC preferred upon hire and required within 12 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
RN Pediatric PICU
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-PICU-36hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. CLINICAL PRACTICE - On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. POPULATION SPECIFIC - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. UNIT LEADERSHIP - Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION - Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP & EDUCATION - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC STANDARDS - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Education and/or Experience Required: ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. Education and/or Experience Preferred: 2-5 years PICU and/or adult critical care experience. Minimum 2 years of pediatric experience will be considered on an individual basis. May consider pediatric non-critical experience on an individual basis when appropriate. May consider comparable education and training when appropriate. New graduates considered on an individual basis. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter. PALS preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related. software applications: locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
NP NICU Full-time
Connecticut Children's

NICU-Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Full-Time-Hartford

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Independently completes thorough evaluations of term and premature newborns primarily in the NICU Level IV tertiary care referral center. Develops and implements informed management plans encompassing complicated and atypical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Collaborates care and facilitates communication with the supervising physician and the inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Incorporates a broader organization awareness into decision-making and interpersonal relationships. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . Integrates a breadth of medical knowledge that includes complicated and atypical conditions to guide patient care, incorporating evidence-based practice and current literature to support care. Diagnostic Evaluation . Prioritizes and optimizes evaluation based on risks, benefits, indications, and alternatives to clarify the diagnosis(es). Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results while considering study limitations. Patient History. Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for complicated or atypical presentations in addition to the uncomplicated or typical. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Integrates clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) into a unifying diagnosis(es); reappraises in real time to avoid diagnostic error. Organize and prioritize patient care . Organizes, prioritizes, and collaborates with others on patient care responsibilities even when patient volume approaches the capacity of the individual or facility; anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Patient management . Develops and implements informed management plans for complicated and atypical diagnoses, in addition to common and typical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Delivery room. Attends deliveries independently. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Applies full competency in core procedures. May assist in mentoring less experienced APPs in the performance of procedures. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and Communication Patient and family centered communication . Establishes a culturally competent and therapeutic relationship in straightforward and complex encounters with patients/families, including those with ambiguity and/or conflict. Elicits patient/family values and incorporates awareness of these in communications with patient/family and in patient care. Uses shared decision making with patient/family to make a personalized care plan. Interpersonal and team communication . Facilitates and maintains communication with supervising physician and inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Communication within Health Care System . Concisely documents updated, prioritized, diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, including anticipatory (preventive) guidance, in the patient record. Applies increased ability to identify areas for preventive counseling. Aligns type of communication with message to be delivered (e.g., direct and indirect) based on urgency and complexity. Practice–based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Critically appraises data and applies evidence, even in the face of uncertainty and conflicting evidence, to guide care tailored to the individual patient, including integrating patient preference. Contributes to evidence-based practice based on program needs. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth . Proactively seeks feedback. Designs and implements a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Models professional behavior and maintains composure in all circumstances. Proactively seeks guidance in new or unusually difficult circumstances. Constructively highlights to lead/manager concerns that impact the cohesiveness and well-being of the team. Proactively presents viable solutions for discussion. System-based practice Sys tem navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Coordinates inter-professional patient-centered care among different disciplines and specialties actively assisting families in navigating the health care system. Population and community health . Adapts practice to provide for the needs of and reduce health disparities of a specific patient population. Organizational View . Considers divisional impact of own decisions, especially in relation to improving patient care, systems and processes, and the overall culture and well-being of the organization. Constructively and proactively addresses considerations of others related to the same. Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience): At least 5 years of neonatal APP experience. Preferred education & experience: n/a License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of Connecticut. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: A breadth of medical knowledge sufficient to independently develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for a range of presentations – through uncommon or atypical presentations and/or where clinical evidence is not straightforward. Ability to evaluate patient outcomes and implement new procedures and policies, as needed. Fully competent in performing the core procedures of the department. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions. Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in complex and stressful situations and in the midst of ambiguity or uncertainty. Skilled at effectively and proactively engaging patients/families in developing a care plan. Ability to facilitate and coordinate care across all levels of professionals and specialties. Professionalism, Organizational view: Understands and demonstrates in one’s decision-making and interrelationships a sensitivity to the considerations of the broader team
RN Per Diem
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-MS7-Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, TJC, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Clinical Practice -On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. Population Specific - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Unit Leadership- Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. Documentation/Communication- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. Patient/Family Partnership & Education- Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC Standards- Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent wit h the CCMC Standards. Education and/or Experience Required: ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Minimum of 2 years pediatric and/or medical/surgical experience preferred. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter. American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter. PALS required within 6 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
NP
Connecticut Children's

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-40 hours-Location Varies-New Britain, Meriden, and Hartford

Connecticut Children's Meriden, CT
Independently completes thorough evaluations of newborns primarily in the Well Newborn Nurseries. Develops and implements informed management plans encompassing complicated and atypical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Collaborates care and facilitates communication with the supervising physician and the inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Incorporates a broader organization awareness into decision-making and interpersonal relationships. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . Integrates a breadth of medical knowledge that includes complicated and atypical conditions to guide patient care, incorporating evidence-based practice and current literature to support care. Diagnostic Evaluation . Prioritizes and optimizes evaluation based on risks, benefits, indications, and alternatives to clarify the diagnosis(es). Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results while considering study limitations. Patient History. Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for complicated or atypical presentations in addition to the uncomplicated or typical. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Integrates clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) into a unifying diagnosis(es); reappraises in real time to avoid diagnostic error. Organize and prioritize patient care . Organizes, prioritizes, and collaborates with others on patient care responsibilities even when patient volume approaches the capacity of the individual or facility; anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Patient management . Develops and implements informed management plans for complicated and atypical diagnoses, in addition to common and typical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Delivery room. Attends deliveries independently. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Applies full competency in core procedures. May assist in mentoring less experienced APPs in the performance of procedures. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and Communication Patient and family centered communication . Establishes a culturally competent and therapeutic relationship in straightforward and complex encounters with patients/families, including those with ambiguity and/or conflict. Elicits patient/family values and incorporates awareness of these in communications with patient/family and in patient care. Uses shared decision making with patient/family to make a personalized care plan. Interpersonal and team communication . Facilitates and maintains communication with supervising physician and inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Communication within Health Care System . Concisely documents updated, prioritized, diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, including anticipatory (preventive) guidance, in the patient record. Applies increased ability to identify areas for preventive counseling. Aligns type of communication with message to be delivered (e.g., direct and indirect) based on urgency and complexity. Practice–based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Critically appraises data and applies evidence, even in the face of uncertainty and conflicting evidence, to guide care tailored to the individual patient, including integrating patient preference. Contributes to evidence-based practice based on program needs. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth . Proactively seeks feedback. Designs and implements a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Models professional behavior and maintains composure in all circumstances. Proactively seeks guidance in new or unusually difficult circumstances. Constructively highlights to lead/manager concerns that impact the cohesiveness and well-being of the team. Proactively presents viable solutions for discussion. System-based practice Sys tem navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Coordinates inter-professional patient-centered care among different disciplines and specialties actively assisting families in navigating the health care system. Population and community health . Adapts practice to provide for the needs of and reduce health disparities of a specific patient population. Organizational View . Considers divisional impact of own decisions, especially in relation to improving patient care, systems and processes, and the overall culture and well-being of the organization. Constructively and proactively addresses considerations of others related to the same. Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC-PA ). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience): At least 5 years of neonatal APP experience. Preferred education & experience: n/a License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: A breadth of medical knowledge sufficient to independently develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for a range of presentations – through uncommon or atypical presentations and/or where clinical evidence is not straightforward. Ability to evaluate patient outcomes and implement new procedures and policies, as needed. Fully competent in performing the core procedures of the department. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions. Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in complex and stressful situations and in the midst of ambiguity or uncertainty. Skilled at effectively and proactively engaging patients/families in developing a care plan. Ability to facilitate and coordinate care across all levels of professionals and specialties. Professionalism, Organizational view: Understands and demonstrates in one’s decision-making and interrelationships a sensitivity to the considerations of the broader team
RN
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-MS6-36hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Clinical Practice- On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. Population Specific- Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Unit Leadership- Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. Documentation/Communication- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. Patient/Family Partnership & Education - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC Standards - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Education and/or Experience Required: ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. Minimum of 2 years pediatric and/or medical/surgical experience preferred. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process Maintain confidentiality of information Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing
RN Outpatient Outpatient Per Diem
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Farmington, CT
Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. CLINICAL PRACTICE - On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. POPULATION SPECIFIC - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. UNIT LEADERSHIP - Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION - Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP & EDUCATION - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC STANDARDS - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Education and/or Experience Required: A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire. Minimum of 2 years recent perioperative experience. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire.+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within six months of hire. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Licenses and/or Certifications Preferred: Certification in OR nursing is preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire or before staff has completed dept. orientation if this is longer than 6 months. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
RN Psych
Connecticut Children's

Inpatient Med Psych- Staff Nurse- 36hr- Day Shift

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates with 2+ years of Med Psych Nursing experience hired into 30hr+ positions; $7,500. Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, TJC, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Clinical Practice - On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. Population Specific - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients presenting with behavioral and medical concerns and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients, families and co-workers. Unit Leadership – Fosters effective team dynamics amongst staff, using clear communication supporting patient, family and staff safety. Delegates’ duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. Documentation/Communication- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. Patient/Family Partnership & Education - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC Standards - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Education and/or Experience Required: ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. Common behavioral health / psychiatric diagnosis, medication, concepts, and evidence based. Therapeutic interventions and treatments. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Effective de-escalation techniques. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing. Maintain professional boundaries. Maintain professional composure, including during stressful/difficult and/or critical situations.
RN Outpatient Outpatient
Connecticut Children's

Registered Nurse- Primary Care- 40 hrs

Connecticut Children's East Hartford, CT
Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies and procedures and State and federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Prioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently. Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice. Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout scope of service. Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols. Serves as advocate for parents and families. Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including: a plan of care; a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs, etc. Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation. Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs. Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise. Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child/family needs to provide continuity. Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient/family/team outcomes. Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy. Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS. Education and/or Experience Required: A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire; BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire License and/or Certification Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter. BLS/CPR for Providers from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, preferred upon hire and required within 1 month of hire. Must remain current at all times. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies within specialty area.
NP Outpatient
Connecticut Children's

Cardiology-Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-40 Hours

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Completes thorough but appropriately focused evaluations of pediatric patients (from neonates to adolescents and young adults), including competent and age appropriate histories and examinations. Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner. Presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and works towards prescribing necessary care plans. Performs appropriate procedures under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance. Knows when and how to seek assistance. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . With guidance, applies basic medical knowledge to common diagnoses in department. Expands clinical knowledge by asking insightful questions, seeking knowledge independently and reading medical literature critically. Incorporates issues of child health advocacy, preventive health care, ethical dilemmas, and cost of tests and therapies. Diagnostic evaluation . Provides basic evaluation (e.g., diagnostic testing and consultation) for common diagnoses. Increasingly recommends broad evaluation based on an unfocused differential diagnosis. Reports results of diagnostic studies, identifying clinically significant results with guidance. Patient history. Gathers patient information following a template. Adapts the template with guidance and as appropriate to filter and prioritize pertinent positives and negatives based on broad diagnostic categories or possible diagnoses. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Presents clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) to preceptor, supervising physician, and care team. Ultimately generates an unfocused differential diagnosis based on the clinical facts. Organize and prioritize patient care . Completes assigned patient care responsibilities focused on individual patients. Patient management . Increasingly participates in the creation of patient management plans. Discusses plans with patients/families. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Increasingly exposed to the array of core procedures and guided in the performance of these. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and communication Patient and family centered communications. Works to establish rapport with patients/families. Develops therapeutic relationship in straightforward encounters. Seeks guidance when adjusting communication strategies in order to mitigate barriers and meet patient/family expectations. Interpersonal and team communication. Participates within the inter-professional team . With guidance, clearly and appropriately requests consultation, presenting relevant patient information to supervising physician . Communication within the Health Care System. Accurately and timely records information in the patient record. Responds in a timely fashion and in appropriate form (e.g., in-person, HER, telephone, email) to requests. Seeks guidance on best mode of communicating when uncertain. Practice-based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Develops and articulates clinical questions. Accesses available evidence with appropriate guidance. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth. Participates in feedback sessions. With guidance from lead/manager, develops professional goals and a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Performs responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner. Proactively seeks guidance in new, complex and/or stressful situations. Participates in creating, promoting and sustaining a healthy and productive team and work environment. Familiarizes self with institutional resources that are meant to promote well-being. System-based practice System navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Increasingly involved in coordinating care of patients in routine clinical situations. Identifies the need for and engages inter-professional team based on patient and family needs . Population and community health . Incorporates awareness of population and community health needs and disparities and knowledge of local resources to inform understanding of patient/family health concerns. Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC-PA ). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience). No related experience required. Preferred education & experience. n/a KSAs required upon hire or transfer. (Please reference the KSA section below) License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current State of Connecticut (Pediatric) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current State of Connecticut Physician Assistant licensure. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required. Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Certain specialties may require additional certifications. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Preferred: n/a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: Medical knowledge sufficient to recognize patterns, trends and disease traits and to fully engage in APP learning opportunities, effectively applying such knowledge to basic clinical evaluations and patient care. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication. Interpersonal: Respectful and compassionate in interactions with staff, patients, and families. Professionalism, organizational view: Demonstrates accountability for assigned work and the extent of one’s involvement in patient care . Demonstrates openness to feedback. Ability to incorporate feedback and learnings into work effort.
CMA Outpatient Per Diem
Connecticut Children's

Radiologic Technologist 1/Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Farmington, CT
This is a dual role that requires flexibility and knowledge of both Radiology and Medical Assisting. Accountable to the Danbury Satellite Practice Manager, with a dotted line clinical supervisory link to the Diagnostic Radiology Lead Technologist, Assistant Manager of Radiology, and Manager. Operates general, fluoroscopic and portable radiographic equipment to performing a variety of radiology examinations/procedures on pediatric inpatients/outpatients. Apply prescribed ionizing radiation for the sole purpose of producing diagnostic quality images under the supervision of a Physician. In addition to this primary responsibility, the employee will perform Medical Assistant responsibilities including, but not limited to a variety of administrative, clinical, departmental support, and documentation duties to promote the health, safety, and comfort of CT Children’s patients and families. Due to the infrequent volume of radiology tasks, the expectation for this role would be 20% radiology/80% medical assisting, with the possibility for future growth of the radiology portion. RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN: Ability to assess imaging orders for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness. Involves patient/parent/and caregiver in care and exam/procedure. Demonstrates age-related competency and cultural sensitivity. Introduces self and role. Explains procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure. Performs radiologic exams/procedures. Allows time for and encourages questions. Provides support and effective communications to other members of the department and healthcare team. Works efficiently as a team member. Consults with physicians, RNs and other technologists to provide quality imaging services. Adheres to a culture of safety. Washes hands and sanitizes equipment as directed. Assure timeliness and accuracy when performing requested exams. Performs radiologic exams per protocol. Notifies appropriate ordering provider of recommended changes to ordered exam. Provides support to other modalities within the department as required. Performs diagnostic exams for all areas supported by the department of Radiology including the ED, OR, onsite and off-site radiology locations. Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality. Images will include appropriate patient demographics, positioning, technique and laterality markers. In accordance with ALARA principals, patients will be appropriately shielded and imaged to minimize radiation dose. Educates and mentors radiologic skills of new technologists and students. Evaluates clinical and technical proficiency. Ability to successfully utilize information technology systems associated with role. Assures that images and documentation are complete and accurate in the patient medical record. Adheres to all hospital and department policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Coordinates equipment service as required. May be called upon to cover nights, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays. Rotates shifts and scheduled on-call responsibilities. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors consistent with the organizational standards. Demonstrates exemplary customer service. Practices within the scope of the state of CT Radiologic license and ARRT (R) certification. Performs other related duties as required. MEDICAL ASSISTANT: A Medical Assistant (MA) may be required to perform any or all of the following fundamental Documentation, Administrative, Clinical, and Department Support functions: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Supports the patient check-in and check-out processes. Scheduling and coordinating all patient appointments. Answering and directing calls. Process pre-authorizations and pre-certifications. Prepare and files medical record. Provides cross coverage for other administrative roles. Maintains clinical files according to organization/department protocol. Processes patient related correspondence. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. CLINICAL SUPPORT Ensures efficient patient flow. Prepares treatment rooms and equipment for patient examinations. Provides appropriate procedural support following department specific guidelines. Performs initial intake of patient, up to and including: Interviews patient and family to obtain chief complaint/reason for visit, vital signs, and allergy information. Accurately records and/or updates relevant patient information. Performs daily Quality Controls (QC) for all Point of Care (POC) testing. Obtain specimens, accurately performs and records patient POC testing per policy. Under provider and/or RN direction, performs tracking and retrieval of patient lab/diagnostic testing results to facilitate timely provider review and follow-up. Under provider and/or RN direction, performs the administrative functions of the patient prescription renewal process in accordance to policy. Provides cross coverage for other appropriate clinical roles. DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT Provide support as needed for departmental medical record audits. Cleans and stocks patient care rooms between patients. Maintains appropriate inventories of all medical supplies. Stocks and maintains all patient related forms and educational materials. Utilizes equipment appropriately and notifies Practice Manager in a timely fashion of equipment/facility break-down or damage. DOCUMENTATION Documentation is legible and falls within the appropriate MA scope/Organizational documentation guidelines. Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates accuracy in basic data entry and data retrieval of paper/electronic patient records. OTHER RELATED ACTIVITES Performs other duties as may be assigned to promote the health, safety and comfort of CT Children's patients and families. Ability to travel to satellite locations may be required. Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations form neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management, and environment of care policies. Asks questions, clarifications, and assistance when needed and in situations that fall outside of the MA scope of practice. Demonstrates support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with CT Children’s standards. Basic Understanding of CT Children’s Policies and Procedures. Understanding of the organization’s environment of care. Special Considerations: Those Medical Assistants hired as a “float” or exclusively for the satellites must demonstrate flexibility and knowledge of documentation/procedures/workflow in the various departments to maximally support the patient experience. Education and/or Experience Required: Education Required: Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program accredited by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Completion of medical assistant training program accredited by an accrediting body approved by the American Association for Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists (or completion of equivalent course of study provided by the military) preferred; if formal training program was not completed, then certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) granted by the American Medical Technologists is preferred. OR Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant training program is preferred. License and/or Certification Required: Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology; ARRT (R) in good standing. New graduates will be given up to 90 days to become ARRT(R) with documentation of program completion. Current State of Connecticut Radiographer License. New graduates will be given 90 days to obtain Connecticut Radiographer License according to Connecticut Statutes 20-74bb(f). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintained thereafter. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology and basic math and measurements Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Skills: Exemplary customer service skills. Basic literacy and proficiency in computers, Microsoft Office applications, Practice Management System(s), and Electronic Health Record Systems (E.H.R.). Excellent interpersonal, phone, customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills. Effective oral and written communication in English, demonstrating a command of basic grammar and spelling. Ability to: Care for patients treated at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center regardless of age, disability, gender and ethnicity. Understand and follow specific written and verbal instructions and procedures. Learn and demonstrate competency in standard clinical procedures within specialty area, according to established protocols. Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Learn and follow established protocols in order to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations. Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry/data retrieval in paper/electronic patient records. Effectively work in a team environment as well as collaboratively with all disciplines