Registered Nurse

Description

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 a Registered Nurse who will provide general nursing care to clients at the Ross Adult Day center, utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess, interpret, and respond to complex client needs within a multidisciplinary team environment.    

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm

Expected Schedule: Per Diem

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor clients’ health changes; follow-up as appropriate with family members, care givers, physicians, treatment providers and involved agencies
• Review clients’ medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician/provider, administer and document medications and treatments
• Complete and maintain appropriate records and reporting, including client documentation, statistical data, attendance records, and all required documentation and reporting to ensure accreditation through the Connecticut Association of Adult Day Services (CAADS); charts any concerns regarding client and keeps ADC-RN Supervisor informed
• Provides personal care assistance to clients and assists with other program needs (i.e. meals, recreation as necessary.)
• Screen prospective clients and collect data to determine appropriate admission to the program; coordinates admissions and discharges; assists in maintaining and updating waiting list and all other related activities
• Responds to calls from physicians, clients, home care agencies, and family members 
• Treats co-workers, clients and visitors respectfully, courteously and professionally, addressing conflicts and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

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

• Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of Connecticut
• 2 years of relevant experience

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active Connecticut RN license 
• Current CPR/BLS certified

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Comfortability working with the elderly population 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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 [email protected]

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.