Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

DescriptionCommunity Health Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced, professional APRN for a full time opportunity in our Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Department. The clinical Director, Dr. Zeev Harel, former Brown University Medical School Professor of Pediatrics. Levels of employees' engagement and satisfaction in this department are above national average.Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the struggling residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they needwhen they need itso they may too live a healthier and happier life.The successful candidate will:Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved nurse practitioner program.Possess valid State of Connecticut licensureHave or be eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registrationHave a deep knowledge of nursing theory and practice or physician assistant theory and practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according to established standards, protocols and practices.Possess the ability to provide cultural competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.Have skill taking medical history, assessing medical conditions and interpreting findings.Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentationBe able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measuresBe comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systemsBe willing to perform other duties as assigned.Candidates with 1-2 years' experience working in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care are preferred.All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment ProgramPaid Malpractice and CMEMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off9 Paid HolidaysCompetitive PayEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short Term DisabilityEmployer Paid Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramsWorker's CompensationVarious Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and moreCOVID-19 Vaccination RequirementsCHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.