School Based Health APRN

Job Description

Title: SBHC APRN

Department: School Based Health Center

Reports To: Director of School Based Health

Are you an experienced Pediatric or Family Practice APRN? Due to the expansion of services, Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation, a leader in health services, is seeking an experienced APRN to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to work within a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Care Center where treating the entire person is at our forefront.

Cornell Scott Hill Health Center is in need of two (2) Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to work in our School Based Health Clinics (SBHC). The APRN practices medicine under a collaborative agreement with a departmental physician, with both disciplines practicing within the scope and boundaries of State regulations. Provides reasonable and prudent medical/surgical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine. Provides general medical care, patient education and treatment to patients of CS-HHC.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinates patient care with colleagues, nursing, front desk outreach, case management staff and other agencies as necessary

Educates patients on preventive health care and chronic disease management

Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Completes charting of notes, forms and coding in a timely and efficient manner. Enters appropriate legible notations, documents encounters appropriately

Maintains confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and program matters at all times

Requirements:

3+ years of APRN experience within a healthcare facility

MSN degree and current CT RN/APRN licensure. CPR certification required

Advanced knowledge of EPIC EMRs

Willingness to work a flexible schedule and to fill in when needed

Knowledge and management of principles and practices including optimum use of staff and all other available resources.

Ability to explain treatments and conditions to patients of all ages

Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations

Cornell Scott Hill Health Centers Outstanding Benefits that include:

Above-market and competitive salaries

Schedule mirrors school calendar and hours (10 months but paid over the full 12 months)

Paid time off in addition to time off for school holidays and summers

License reimbursement

HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness

CME days with reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Travel within the State of Connecticut is required on an occasional basis.

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Full-time