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.
This position requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, familiarity with some medical terminology, and experience with health insurance.
This position is located in Enfield, CT. and is assigned to our Pediatric population. Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Provides clinical and administrative support for Pediatric providers within the care team model. This includes:
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Serving as a liaison between providers and their patients
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Coordinates the State of CT Vaccine Program on behalf of the practice.
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Communicating abnormal lab results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the provider and/or protocols
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Providing patient education in areas such as chronic disease and medications
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Completing medication reconciliation and new patient intakes
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Working with other members of the care team to coordinate patient care, referrals, care management and hospital/ER follow up
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Executing nursing care under direction of the provider
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Navigating medication changes and prior authorizations due to insurance requirements under standing orders and the guidance of the provider
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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.
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Directs the assessment of acutely ill patients who present to the clinic in person or via phone to ensure efficient workflow.
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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.
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Participation in Care Management and Chronic Disease Management efforts in collaboration with the Population Health Department.
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Documents all activity appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record.
Other Functions:
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Performs other duties as assigned.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.
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Experience in pediatrics is strongly preferred
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CPR Certification
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Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, or outpatient clinic setting preferred
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Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills
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Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Frequently required to maintain a stationary position and move or traverse.
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Ability to transport and/or maneuver objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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The dexterity necessary to utilize a computer keyboard regularly is essential
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Busy work environment subject to frequent interruptions and shifting potentially conflicting priorities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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As a condition of employment at SoNE HEALTH, all employees must reside in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Regulatory Requirements: Employee will ensure actions and behaviors are in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, policies, procedures and the Code of Conduct.
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
40 hours per week
