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Job Title:SP - Staff Nurse CNII-Infectious Disease

Department:Infectious Diseases

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.1

Shift1

Search #:2023-878

Closing Date:

Recruiter:Perry, Sarah

UConn Health is searching for an experienced temporary Staff Nurse to join our patient-focused care team. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind. This temporary full time position works with Infectious Diseases located in the Outpatient Pavilion in Farmington, CT. This position is approximately 6 months long, with the possibility of extension of up to 1 year.

 

This is a temporary position. No benefits.

 

SCHEDULE: Temporary position, schedule TBD 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient;

Develops and updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related therapy and personal needs;

Organizes and coordinates patient care;

Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans;

Participates in staff and patient care conferences;

Assists in clinical education and orientation of other staff;

Performs related duties as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY

Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing

Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures

Considerable interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and one (1) year professional nursing experience.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Connecticut

Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain through employment.

 PREFERRED: Experience with infectious diseases.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients; may have exposure to communicable or infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive or abusive clients; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. 

HOURLY RATE: $48.70 

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