Location: Groton,CT, USA
PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Ambulatory Care for a local contract nursing job in Groton, Connecticut.
Job Description & RequirementsShift: 8hrs Description: Please fill in the questions below- not optionalIf different from the template max bill rate, what is the max bill rate you are willing to pay a vendor for this skill set? Specific Duties: 1. Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices. Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)2. Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR3. Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with ProHealth s policies and procedures. Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition.4. Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording (as applicable): Height and weight, Temperature, Current medications and Chief complaint and history. Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings.5. Monitor task list in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals. Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamworkMust have qualifications/experience: 1. Active CT Registered Nurse license2. Family practice nursing experience3. Phone triage experience4. Experience working on an electronic health record and knowledge of medical terminology5. Experience administering immunizations and injectionsWhat does the candidate need to be able to do to be successful in this role?Be efficient, caring and a Team player.
About PRIDE HealthPRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry's leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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