Registered Nurse

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Registered Nurse for SoNE HEALTH Medical Group provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a team-based environment. The RN supports providers by performing clinical tasks, managing chronic conditions, coordinating care, and promoting health education and disease prevention for patients across the lifespan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a liaison between providers and their patients
• Coordinates the State of CT Vaccine Program on behalf of the practice
• Communicates abnormal lab results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the provider and/or protocols
• Provides patient education in areas such as chronic disease and medications
• Completes medication reconciliation and new patient intakes
• Works with other members of the care team to coordinate patient care, referrals, care management and hospital/ER follow up
• Executes nursing care under direction of the provider
• Navigates medication changes and prior authorizations due to insurance requirements under standing orders and the guidance of the provider
• Manages the clinical phone line. Assists pharmacies, responds to patient requests, conducts triage and conveys messages to and from providers, clinics, specialists, and other care team members
• Directs the assessment of acutely ill patients who present to the clinic in person or via phone to ensure efficient workflow
• Collaborates with medical support staff and assists with prioritizing clinical tasks to ensure efficient work flow
• Assists with training and competency verification of medical support staff
• Participates in Care Management and Chronic Disease Management efforts in collaboration with the Population Health Department
• Documents all activity appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Experience in pediatrics is strongly preferred
• CPR Certification
• Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, or outpatient clinic setting preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to maintain a stationary position and move or traverse
• Ability to transport and/or maneuver objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The dexterity necessary to utilize a computer keyboard regularly is essential
• Busy work environment subject to frequent interruptions and shifting potentially conflicting priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• As a condition of employment at SoNE HEALTH, all employees must reside in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, or Massachusetts
• For the safety and well-being of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for influenza

ADHERENCE TO THE SoNE HEALTH CODE OF CONDUCT

• Code of Conduct: Employee will understand and follow the guidelines and standards outlined in the SoNE HEALTH Code of Conduct and demonstrate an understanding of the SoNE HEALTH Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Policies and Procedures: Employee will comply with all SoNE HEALTH policies and procedures relevant to their role, including those related to compliance, safety and confidentiality
• Regulatory Requirements: Employee will ensure actions and behaviors are in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, policies, procedures and the Code of Conduct