APRN - Eldercare and Primary Care

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are seeking an APRN who will be responsible for providing quality patient centered primary care services for patients including comprehensive physical examinations, routine and appropriate sick care assessments and interventions. Develop and implement patient management plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act. Perform therapeutic procedures such as but not limited to; injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, instruct and counsel patient and families regarding adherence with therapeutic regimen, normal growth and development and health promotion recommendations. Coordinate care with other providers and foster patient advocacy by interfacing with community resources. Establish and maintain patient continuity of care.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care, including preventive care services, for patients including but not limited to:
• Establishing a patient database by obtaining an appropriate health, developmental and psychosocial history
• Conducting a physical examination including ordering/performing/interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests and provides follow up based on evidenced based treatment guidelines
• Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards and protocols
• Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
• Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record on a timely basis
• Performs minor office procedures i.e., dressing changes, ambulating treatments and diagnostics in accordance with scope of practice
• Makes referrals (internal and external) and collaborates with physician, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
• Provides health promotion, education, and counseling for patient/families based on patient need and self-management goals with a focus on health risk reduction
• Maintains accurate, legible medical records, and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion
• Responds to telephone calls from patients and documents follow-up in a timely basis
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines
• Maintains knowledge of and acts in accord with third party payor requirements
• Prescribes medicines for common primary care problems including timely renewal of medications for chronic, stable conditions, obtains consultation as appropriate when prescribing treatment for complex medical conditions, person with multi-system failures and or conditions that are resistant to treatment or when patients exhibit untoward or unusual response to treatment
• Obtains physician consultation for prescription of schedule II or III controlled substances
• Maintains productivity standards and assists other staff when time permits to assure smooth functioning of the primary care program
• Maintains ongoing education through completion of required continuing education; demonstrates efforts to maintain and improve job specific competencies and incorporates new knowledge into practice
• Demonstrates positive communication skills when working with others; provides care consistent with customer satisfaction focus of care
• Provides direction for medical assistants and other team members in meeting patient needs.
• Participates in and contribute to performance improvement activities
• Maintains and sustains a line of communication with Medical Director and Nurse Manager
• Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
• Participates in provider meetings and clinical QI team meetings
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by Director of Medical

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• 1 year of experience (ambulatory care experience preferred)
• Master of Science Nursing or equivalency

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active CT APRN
• Active CT RN
• Active CT CSP
• Active DEA

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Fluency with Microsoft 365
• Proficiency with EHR – EPIC preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with patients/staff
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Act in an organized manner, performing today’s work today, and prioritizing specific goals to accomplish work

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

Automated Employment Decision Technology (AEDT) Notice (CT CART Act):

To assist our recruiting team, this application process may use the algorithmic features of LinkedIn (Candidate Fit / Top Match), and Handshake (Talent List Sorting), as well as on other platforms we may use. We use these automated technologies specifically to prioritize incoming applications, sort applicant lists, and match candidate profiles based on how closely provided skills, job history, experience, abilities align with our job criteria.

While a human recruiter reviews candidates and makes all final hiring and interview decisions, these automated platform tools serve as a material factor in our initial screening pipeline. These systems process data from your submitted resume, application, and public platform profiles. For inquiries or questions regarding the use of this technology, please contact us at PeopleServicesTeam@ucfs.org

EEO Policy:

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.