What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN), ($45 / Hr, Newtown, CT) position at Equity Staffing Group?
Job Description : Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Registered Nurse (RN) on-site work in Newtown, CT and surrounding areas. This is contract work with a Fortune 100 organization. Our client serves more than 85 million people and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you! Position : Registered Nurse (RN) Location : Newtown, CT 06470 Duration : 3 Months contract to start, potential of extension and / or conversion to FTE. Rate : $45.00 / Hr Start Date : ASAP Specific Duties :
- Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
- Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
- Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
- Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition
- Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with practice policies and procedures
- Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
- As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care
- Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
- Monitor task buckets in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders / worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
- In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, complete annual CLIA competencies
- Supports the Clinical Lead and acts as a resource to the other clinical staff members
- Precepts new clinical team members
- Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team
- Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
- Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned Must have qualifications / experience : 1. Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT 1 years of nursing experience Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Please list the type of certification required : - Registered Nurse (RN) Start & end times of shift : Earliest start of 7 : 30a, latest end of 6p, shift determined by manager Days of the week they'll work : Monday - Friday Dress code : Scrubs Scrub color : Purple (flexible) Please list full address(es) where work will take place : Newtown, CT 06470 Ridgefield, CT 06877 Danbury, CT 06810 Bethel, CT 06801 Torrington, CT 06790 Travel questions : Is travel required for this role? Yes If so when and how often? about 25% of the time Min Education : Bachelor’s Degree Equity Staffing Group is one of the fastest growing Native American owned staffing companies in the United States. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (RMMSDC). Equity Staffing Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Staffing Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. We welcome you to learn more about our company by visiting www.equitystaffing.com
Salary : $45
