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Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center

School Based Health APRN - Per Diem

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center, New Haven, CT, United States


Job Description: Title: SBHC APRN (Per Diem)Department: School Based Health CenterReports To: Director of School Based HealthLocation: Within New Haven County SchoolsWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join our School-Based Health Center team on a Per Diem basis. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality healthcare services to students, including preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.The APRN practices medicine under a collaborative agreement with a departmental physician, with both disciplines practicing within the scope and boundaries of State regulations. Provides reasonable and prudent medical/surgical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine. Provides general medical care, patient education and treatment to patients of CS-HHC.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToCoordinates patient care with colleagues, nursing, front desk outreach, case management staff and other agencies as necessaryEducates patients on preventive health care and chronic disease managementProtects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocolsCompletes charting of notes, forms and coding in a timely and efficient manner. Enters appropriate legible notations, documents encounters appropriatelyMaintains confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and program matters at all timesRequirements3+ years of APRN experience within a healthcare facilityMSN degree and current CT RN/APRN licensure. CPR certification requiredAdvanced knowledge of EPIC EMRsWillingness to work a flexible schedule and to fill in when neededKnowledge and management of principles and practices including optimum use of staff and all other available resources.Ability to explain treatments and conditions to patients of all agesWorking knowledge of health care laws and regulationsCornell Scott Hill Health Centers Outstanding Benefits That IncludeAbove-market and competitive salariesSchedule mirrors school calendar and hours 401(k) with company matchTravel within the State of Connecticut is required on an occasional basis.CS-HHC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.