Registered Nurse (RN)- Epilepsy

Hartford HealthCare

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

At Hartford HealthCare Medical group we offer:

• Supportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growth
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagueANDdependents

• Employee assistance and wellness programs including astrong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician, the Registered Nurse performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of multi-skilled services. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory, state and company standards, policies and procedures.

As a Registered Nurse for the Epilepsy Center you will work with a great team of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. Neurology experience is preferred but not required. You will provide patient education sessions, perform weekly medication titration check ins, assist with the triaging of clinical calls and perform new patient intake visits. Training and education will be provided for the specialty and there will be great support from colleagues, clinicians and leadership. This position will require occasional traveling to our satellite offices in Norwich, Mystic, Southington, New Britain & Torrington. Staff within the Epilepsy Center will have the opportunity to connect and learn from colleagues throughout Epilepsy Center and Ayer Neuroscience Institute and engage in community events lead by the Hartford Healthcare and the Epilepsy Foundation.

·Provides office-based nursing care in collaboration with provider

·Assesses physical and psychosocial needs and environmental factors affecting patients and their families, formulates nursing plan of care and ensures continuity of patient care through appropriate nursing evaluation and intervention

·Demonstrates independent nursing actions based on assessment and problem identification

·Triages telephone calls and displays ability to initiate appropriate nursing intervention in prompt, precise, and professional manner

·Assists patients and family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects confidentiality and privacy

Qualifications

·Current Connecticut RN License required.

·Previous experience in Medical/Surgical Office setting preferred.

·Experience with medical software

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.