Primary Care- Registered Nurse-Ambulatory- Per Diem

About the role

Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Delivers 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.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes, plans, and provides direct family-centered care to patients within the area of service throughout the continuum of care, utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice and partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes.
• Monitors, trends, and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout the scope of service.
• Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols. Serves as an 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 or changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs. 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 the 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 consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.

Requirements

• 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, and infant required upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.

Skills

• Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has the potential to do so, as well as any clinical competencies within the specialty area.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families, and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job—it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.