RN OR
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse - Main Operating Room - 40hr

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: 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 PACU
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse - PACU - 40hr

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 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 clinical experience on Medical/Surgical unit; PACU and/or pediatric experience preferred. Endoscopy Nurse requires knowledge of surgical specialties relative to procedures and equipment. 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six months of hire. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required: 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
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse - Sedation - 36hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS 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 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 clinical experience on Medical/Surgical unit; PACU and/or pediatric experience preferred. Endoscopy Nurse requires knowledge of surgical specialties relative to procedures and equipment. 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six months of hire. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required: 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
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse - Sedation - 30hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Sign-On Bonus offered to eligible candidates Full time benefit eligible 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 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 clinical experience on Medical/Surgical unit; PACU and/or pediatric experience preferred. Endoscopy Nurse requires knowledge of surgical specialties relative to procedures and equipment. 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. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within six months of hire. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. Position Specific Job License and/or Certification Required: 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.
NP Oncology
Connecticut Children's

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology - 20hrs

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.
RN
Connecticut Children's

Clinincal Value Analysis Specialist-40hr-Days (*MUST have CT RN License)

Connecticut Children's East Hartford, CT
The Value Analysis Specialist is responsible for the Product Evaluation/Value Analysis Program (PEVA) through collaboration with Executive Leadership, Supply Chain Leadership, Medical Staff, Clinical Staff, and Vendors. Implements organization-wide strategy/direction to reduce expenses and improve clinical outcomes and quality. Responsible for working with Supply Chain administration to review and optimize current contract portfolio, develop and execute product standardization throughout the organization, facilitate "roll-out" of new products/conversions by working with clinical partners, and successfully execute the supply cost management and Supply Chain operation plan. Drives clinical cost reduction and better patient outcomes as the Clinical Champion of Connecticut Children's Value Analysis Program. Organizes and manages all Value Analysis Committees at CT Children's. Assesses relevant financial, clinical, operational, and evidence-based literature and appropriately assists in selecting, evaluating, monitoring, analyzing, and implementing cost-effective products, services, and processes. Serves as an information resource by providing data/information related to Value Analysis by investigating new or alternative products/services based on observations, product issues, high costs, requests from user groups, suppliers, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) peer groups, or as assigned by Supply Chain Administration. Coordinates clinical evaluation trial activity with clinical partners. Completes Evidence-Based research by reviewing and analyzing appropriate sources of product and vendor information. Ensures criteria for measurement of clinical efficacy and outcomes have been established for each evaluation. Responsible for taking decisions from Value Analysis Committee(s) and facilitating the official "Roll-Out" of those decisions (new products, product conversions, standardization actions, etc.). Ensures projects are driven to completion. Tracks all decisions and cost savings/spend associated with decisions with a tracking tool. Maintains Policies and Procedures related to Product Evaluation/Value Analysis (PEVA). Keeps current on technology, regulatory, and operational trends in the health care industry, which may impact product utilization. Helps to identify appropriate product substitutions when needed (shortages, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates support for the organization's mission, values, and goals through behaviors that are consistent with Connecticut Children's STANDARDS. Education and/or Experience Required: Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required Experience Required: 3-5 years related experience in a pediatric facility Operating Room Experience or Critical Care nursing experience preferred Must have the ability to review/analyze data to drive decision-making, including using appropriate tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, etc). Strong analytical skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills License and/or Certification Required: The current professional nursing license in CT License and/or Certification Preferred: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Critical thinking, Analytical Skills, problem-solving acumen and a high-level self-motivation and ownership. Able to plan and think strategically. Values diversity and team work. Demonstrates integrity; is ethical in conduct and decision thinking. Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility. Demands accountability of self and others.
RN
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-MS7-36hr

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, 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.
RN
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-MS7-36hr

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, 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.
LPN Outpatient Outpatient
Connecticut Children's

Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care: 40hr

Connecticut Children's Farmington, CT
Provides general nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing service to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse, Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures, State and federal regulations. Provides Care co-ordination for patients following provider’s orders. Reports to the Nurse Practice Manager and Practice Director. The practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse is defined as the performing of selected tasks and sharing of responsibility under the direction of a registered nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse and within the framework of supportive and restorative care, health counseling and teaching, case finding and referral, collaborating in the implementation of the total health care regimen and executing the medical regimen under the direction of a licensed physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, optometrist or dentist. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in performing various tasks within the scope of the LPN including but not limited to the following: Temperature – tympanic, oral, rectal and axillary. Blood Pressure – manually and electronic. Pulse – apical, radial, brachial, femoral and pedal. Respirations and pulse oximetry. Head Circumference, Weight, Height, hearing and vision exams. Point of Care Testing as utilized by the clinic. Verify patient using 2 identifiers prior to starting any care or data collection. Notifies RN or Physician immediately if the patient presents in distress or with vital signs out of normal limits. Documents accurately, thoroughly and efficiently during the patient visit. Completes Pedi Essentials, annual competencies and mandatory in services as scheduled. Follows infection control guidelines, policies and procedures during every patient and family encounter. Administers Medication within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse including oral, rectal, topical, ophthalmic, otic, respiratory and injections. Administers spirometry procedures as directed. Triages phone calls within the LPN scope of practice. Deferring triaging, assessments and teaching to the registered nurse or to the provider or RN, when outside scope of practice. Facilitate the flow of patients within the clinical practice. Knowledgeable on the pediatric and adolescent vaccine schedule Assist with a variety administrative task including but not limited to the following: Answering Phones. Completing prior authorizations. Abstracting data into EPIC. Updating medical record demographics. Follow HIM processes. Completes school forms requests.. Completes orientation for the state vaccine program and is compliant with all aspects of the program including: Patient Eligibility Screening Administering vaccines based on correct vaccine schedule and physician order Review of all allergies prior to administering vaccines Correct injection technique based on age, size and dosing of vaccine. Correct handling and storage of vaccines including maintaining temperature logs and Temp guard. monitoring. Following protocols for ordering, receiving, transferring, wasting vaccines, temperature excursions, adverse reactions. Age-Specific and Cultural Competence Demonstrates knowledge of population-specific differences and needs from pre-school through adolescence and applies this knowledge. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patient, families and co-workers. Demonstrates support for the mission and values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Position Specific Role Responsibilities Compliance with all aspects of the Vaccine for Children Program. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversight of the medical assistants’ performance and notes compliance with correct vital sign technique, infection control compliance, and delegation for overall clinic flow. Reports compliance deviations to the nurse practice manager immediately. Education and/or Experience Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school is required. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Completion of a State accredited practical nurse education program preferred. One year in a pediatric clinical setting or school nurse role is preferred. License and/or Certification Required: Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure as a licensed practical nurse required. CPR certification required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Theories, principles, techniques and practices of professional nursing. State Department of Education regulations and requirements related to pediatric immunizations, patient health record maintenance and medication administration and policies. Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills First Aid skills
RN Outpatient Outpatient Per Diem
Connecticut Children's

Primary Care- Registered Nurse-Ambulatory- Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Farmington, 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. ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. 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 and maintained thereafter. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 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.
RN
Connecticut Children's

ED- Staff Nurse- 36hr

Connecticut Children's
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 Outpatient Outpatient
Connecticut Children's

Primary Care- Registered Nurse-Ambulatory- 32hrs

Connecticut Children's 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. ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. 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 and maintained thereafter. Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 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.
RN OR
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse - Operating Room - 40hr

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: 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 DPH Registered Nurse licensure OR current multistate nursing license under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required and maintained thereafter. American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter. Licenses and/or Certifications Preferred: Certification in OR nursing is preferred. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire. (Traveler that does not do call does not need PALS certification). 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
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
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
Connecticut Children's

Staff Nurse-MS7-36hr

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, 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 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 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 Psych Per Diem
Connecticut Children's

Inpatient Med Psych- Staff Nurse- 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 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 Other
Connecticut Children's

ED- Staff Nurse- 36hr- Evenings

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. 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 Full-time
Connecticut Children's

ED- Staff Nurse Float- 36hr- Day Shift

Connecticut Children's South Green, 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.
CMA Outpatient Full-time
Connecticut Children's

Medical Assistant Lead, Cardiology - Hartford - Full Time

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
Under limited supervision, functions as a working clinical lead and providing oversight in the Department (approximate allocation is 85% clinical practice as a patient care support and 15% administrative leadership). Oversees daily clinical operations of department ensuring optimal use of all resources at all times to achieve productivity, patient access and patient satisfaction goals; plans, implements and monitors operational and administrative systems to achieve goals. Works directly with patients, parents and doctors and strives for 100% patient satisfaction and positive outcomes in all cases. Medical Assistant Team Lead is one of the first point of contacts to service the patient prior to seeing the physician. Directs the flow of activities throughout the patient’s visit. Ability to remain calm under pressure and ability to calm others during stressful situations, especially young children. Medical Assistant Team Lead serves as a positive influence among the team and encourages team members to brainstorm and creatively solve problems. Inspires and leads team members to success. CLINICAL • 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. Document patient medications. Accurately records and/or updates relevant patient information (within scope of practice). • 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. • Works towards improving the patient and family experience exhibiting patient focus one team approach behaviors. 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. Performs clean sweeps everyday of clinical area and restock inventory. • 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. Supports the clinic’s quality initiative. Collaborates with Provider and Nursing to identify any changes to staffing schedules. 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. ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: • Serves as Team Lead for Medical Assistant Duties at all locations where MA’s from that department are staffed. • Helps coordinate workflow for medical assistant duties, as well as operational efficiencies. • Serves as Lead and first point of contact for patient relations issues for all physicians and providers. • Serves as lead for training and education for medical assistant duties. • Co-leads DMS board meetings and helps prepare for staff meetings. • Manages reporting for patient clinic and OR volume for the practice. • Works directly with Practice Manager for personnel issues. • Participates in annual performance reviews with Practice Manager for Medical Assistant team. • Works productively, efficiently, and harmoniously with all medical/surgical Physicians and multidisciplinary teams. • Reports any and all operational issues to Practice Manger and/or Practice Administrator. Works together to resolve issues. • Identifies opportunities for efficiency, volume growth, and patient satisfaction initiatives. Work with leadership to develop, implement, and maintain initiatives. • Attends management/ leadership meetings in-person and virtually, as requested and needed. • Coordinates with ancillary personal such as radiology, lab, rehab, patient access. OTHER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: • Managing patient flow by bringing patient to exam room and completing vitals in a timely manner. • Maintains proper documentation in Epic and holds other medical assistants accountable for proper documentation • Triage walk-in patients, emergency patients and determine if the patient needs to be seen the same day and which doctor should see the patient • Communicate with front desk if doctor is running late or if urgent is coming in • Follows proper opening and closing exam room procedures (see handout) • Trained in department specific tasks that are defined by the Practice Manager and Medical Director • Performs other duties as may be assigned to promote the health, safety and comfort of CT Children's patients and families. COMPLIANCE: • Maintaining the Clean Sweeps to ensure they are completed, and any issues addressed. • Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations for infection control, monitors and tracks progress ensuring 90% compliance with hand hygiene. • Direct oversight of the medical assistants to ensure clinical operational efficiency and patient satisfaction and expectations are met. Education Required: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent; vocational training (defined below) may substitute. Vocational training is defined as one of the following: Completion of Medical Assistant training program approved by the American Association for Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists or similar program provided by the military; completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (Connecticut certification preferred); Current BSN nursing student in an accredited program and having completed 2 years of study and “Fundamentals of Nursing” course. Experience Required: 3 years working as a medical assistant at Connecticut Children’s, or working as a clinical lead in another practice. License Required: BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers from Heart American Heart Assoc or American Red Cross within 1 month hire, and maintained thereafter. License Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) granted by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) granted by the American Medical Technologists. KNOWLEDGE OF: • Quality initiatives related to their department. • Knowledge of managed care, commercial and federal agencies or basic understanding of general medical terminology as well as CPT and ICD9/10 codes. • Technical experience, including proficiency with internet based research or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. • Vitals signs including: height, weight and blood pressure SKILLS: • Interpersonal skills – maintains confidentiality, HIPAA adherence, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Works collaboratively withy all employees, staff members, patients and outside contacts as needed. • Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations via telephone or in person • Written Communication – Clear and effective written communications. Edits work for spelling and grammar. • Quality control – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality • Adaptability – is flexible with work load and adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events • Dependability – adheres to CT Children’s Medical Center time and attendance policies and procedures. Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance • Safety and security – actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. ABILITY TO: • Will adhere to CT Children’s Medical Center culture and respect for patients and peers. • Treats patients, parents, doctors and staff with respect and places personal judgments aside • Takes pride in work • Provides a positive environment with both patients and staff • Exhibits patience with children. Takes extra time with patients. • Ability to use software applications including but not limited to Medical Billing/or medical office Scheduling Software Applications, Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel and proficient with internet. • Knowledge of Medical office administration procedures and ability to operate most standard office equipment (to be defined by the department.) Work Environment: Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in a standard office environment and come indirect contact with staff, and the public. Regular exposure to childhood illness.
RN Other
Connecticut Children's

ED- Staff Nurse- 24hr

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. 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 Other
Connecticut Children's

ED- Staff Nurse- 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. 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 Utilization Review Full-time
Connecticut Children's

Center for Care Coordination-Team Lead Utilization Review Nurse- Full Time

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT
The Team Lead for Utilization Review (UR) is responsible for the day-to-day activities and oversight of the UR Nurses, under the guidance and support of the Manager of Case Management and Director of the Center. Provides leadership and direction around scheduling, supervision and daily operations, while looking strategically at how workflow and process improvement can optimize and improve the role of Case Management and patient/family care through the institution. Lead will identify challenges and systems issues that need to be elevated to the Manager and Center Leadership. Team Lead-20%: Daily clinical support and supervision of UR nurses. Scheduling for UR coverage. UR Policies and Procedure review and maintenance. Onboarding and support of new staff. Individual and team supervision / support following challenging cases. Work with Manager to establish and track metrics, data and initiatives that improve process UR Team Communications. Assists Manager in completing performance evaluations. Provides formal and informal support of members through engagement activities, team supervision and staff meetings. Develop and maintain effective and efficient processes for determining the defensible hospitalization status based on regulatory and reimbursement requirements of various commercial and government payers. -20% Performs chart review of assigned patients to identify quality, timeliness, and appropriateness of patient care. Conducts hospitalization reviews for Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as other insurers and self-pay patients, based on appropriate guidelines. Uses these criteria to screen for appropriateness of level of care based on medical record documentation. -9% Gathers clinical information to conduct continued stay utilization review activities with payers pursuant to department policies and procedures and the Utilization Review Plan. -5% Escalates cases as appropriate for secondary review. -5% Performs concurrent and retrospective clinical reviews utilizing the appropriate guidelines as demonstrated by compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and timelines. -5% Adheres to CMS guidelines for utilization reviews as evidenced by utilization of the relevant guidelines and appropriate referrals for secondary review. Identifies, develops, and implements strategies to reduce length of stay and resource consumption in conjunction with discharge planning staff. -9% Identifies and consistently documents information on any progression of care or patient flow barriers using the designated electronic tool used to track avoidable days/delays. -2.5% Engages hospital case management and care team colleagues in collaborative problem solving regarding appropriate utilization of resources. -5% Represents Utilization Management at various committees, as needed. -.5% Identifies and records episodes of preventable delays or avoidable days due to failure of progression-of-care processes. 2 Maintains appropriate documentation in the Utilization software system on each patient to include specific information of all resource utilization activities. -10% Provides consultation and education to physicians and other qualified practitioners regarding medical record documentation necessary to support the ordered level of care. -5% Conveys benefit data and options, programs and other forms of assistance that may be available to the patient, and negotiates for services as indicated. -.5% Communicates pertinent reimbursement information to healthcare team while observing patient right to confidentiality. -1.0% Verifies in-network verses out-of-network benefits and communicates data to the patient and healthcare team as indicated. -.5% Collaborates with other members of The Center team to coordinate the right care, in the right setting, at the right time for CT Children’s patients. Identify gaps in care/resources and address issues that negatively impact access to care, services, and resources Function as a change agent, advocate, and resource person for family and healthcare team to identify and resolve performance improvement issues within the system. -5% Performs other job-related duties as assigned 0 Education and/or Experience Required: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Experience: 3 years’ nursing in a healthcare setting Education and/or Experience Preferred: Experience: Pediatric nursing experience Previous experience in Utilization Review Previous experience in Case Management or Discharge planning License and/or Certification Required: State of Connecticut Nursing License License and/or Certification Preferred: Case Management Certification. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge: Demonstrate working knowledge of how to interpret and apply medical care criteria. Knowledge of community resources, treatment options, home health availability, funding options and special programs. UR Team Lead has strong clinical skills and a well-developed knowledge of utilization management, with a focus on medical necessity determinations. Lead maintains current and accurate knowledge regarding commercial and government payers including regulatory requirements. Skills: Coordinates management of care for a specified patient population; follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with hospital standards Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Skilled in the operation of the computer including proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, ability to use/update Excel spreadsheets and ability to navigate EPIC. Strong working knowledge of medical necessity tools such as InterQual® and Milliman Care Guidelines® and be proficient in medical record reviews. UR Lead will support process improvement activities and report key metrics to facility leadership as requested. The UR Lead will demonstrate an ability to effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment. Lead will provide support to the hospital’s UM Committee as needed and collaborate with multiple leaders at various levels throughout the organization. Abilities: Self-directed/motivated, organized, diplomatic and team-oriented. Function in a high energy, fast moving environment. Maintain flexibility as determined by acuity of medical unit. Prioritize case load. Collaborate with various disciplines Communicate effectively and efficiently Prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
NP Other
Connecticut Children's

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-Pulmonology-28 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 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 2 years of APP experience. 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. Certain specialties may require additional certifications. 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.