Aprn- School Based Health Center (M-F, 10 Month)

Description:

Summary:

Accountable for providing advanced practice nursing and consultation services in accordance with written standardized procedures, the APRN manages the primary care needs of all SBHC patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate nursing and/or health care services to patients including obtaining complete histories; performing pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patients; clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering diagnostic studies, prescribing medications
• Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed
• May assist families and other groups in understanding medical needs of patients serviced by agency; may participate as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team
• Performs specialized duties in providing medical care to a variety of patients including individuals with acute and chronic conditions
• Obtaining PAP smears, genital, wound and other cultures as indicated
• Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations
• May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff; may direct agency clinic services
• Performing phlebotomy
• Obtains interval histories and performs pertinent examinations on return patients
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Provides back to school physicals, sports physicals, immunizations, urgent care, sick visits and other requested services to all children who are registered with the SBHC.
• Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans
• Administering injection
• Assists in determining need for contractual health servicesProvides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Requirements:

Education &/Or Experience:

Master’s degree in Nursing and two (2) plus years related experience. A current license as an advanced practice registered nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Competencies:

• Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written)
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Organization Skills
• Time Management
• Decision Making