Registered Nurse-Stamford, CT
2 weeks ago
Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.
We are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our primary clinic located in Stamford, CT
The Registered Nurse coordinates the primary care services provided to patients from diverse populations in a professional manner. Works with the Practice Manager, Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, and the medical providers to ensure compliance with Optimus’ standards of care. Provides clinical and administrative support and functions as a resource and mentor for new staff and students assigned to their work site. Assists the Director of Nursing and Nurse Manager in ensuring that nursing staff follow the Nursing Practice Act in their delivery of comprehensive patient care with maintenance of strict confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES.
The essential functions of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to:
Promote and restore patients' health by implementing the nursing process; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide patients with physical and psychological support; supervise assigned team members.
Promote patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals; teach and respond to patient’s questions regarding their medical condition, medications, and self-care skills.
Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; make or recommend necessary adjustments; follow nursing standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agencies and regulating bodies such as DPH, CMS, HRSA and The Joint Commission
At the direction of the Nurse Manager, take responsibility for facilitating the clinical orientation for new hire onboarding.
At the direction of the Nurse Manager, provide performance feedback as needed for LPN and MA.
Assist Nurse Manager in daily oversight of the LPN and MA.
Report clinical and operational issues that need to be addressed within the facility to the Practice Manager, Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager as soon as possible for immediate response.
Collaborate with Practice Manager and Nurse Manager to keep clinical staff informed of any changes, which need to be implemented.
Work with providers to coordinate care for patients and to provide appropriate clinical support.
Resolve patient concerns and/or complaints by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Monitor all tracking systems for patient’s results and ensure that all referrals/images are processed and tracked per Optimus’ policy.
Assist the Nurse Manager to oversee tasks of the clinical staff and its timely completion.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Assist the Nurse Manager with maintenance of standard room inventory.
At the direction of the Nurse Manager, take responsibility for submitting supply order for medical supplies.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Delegate and monitor duties according to staffing and competencies.
Perform triage and direct patient care as needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Has the ability to work with staff with different skill levels and diversity.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Ability to plan and prioritize own work and that of others when needed.
Proficient in using EMR; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PPT
EDUCATION: Graduated from an accredited registered nursing program approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health with an Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one to two years of experience as an RN or prior experience as an LPN in a community health setting. Familiarity with tele-medicine and prior experience a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-lingual English / Spanish is helpful; demonstrate the ability to effectively translate medical terminology as assessed by successful completion of language proficiency.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic mathematical skills as it relates to medication administration.
REASONING ABILITY: Critical thinking skills, ability to create positive motivation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Must have ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline. Ability to demonstrate consistently sound judgment, accessibility and responsiveness to all team members. Self-starter who proactively and continually identifies more efficient processes and procedures.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Valid and current RN License to practice in the State of Connecticut. CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’ Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding, and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Working for Optimus:
OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
Excellent health and welfare benefits
Competitive Compensation
Optimus and its caring and multilingual staff proudly serve hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, in a caring patient-centered environment.
OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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