Description:
UCFS is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate APRN to join our team of pediatric healthcare providers. As an APRN in our School Based Health Center, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to children and adolescents.
This is an academic year position for 3 days a week (21 hr), with the potential for an additional 2 days (14 hr) to make a fulltime (35 hr) position at our Norwich Health Center.
Essential Responsibilities –
Within the APRN or PA scope of practice, provides primary health care, including preventive care services, for students in the school setting including but not limited to:
Conducting physical examinations, assessing patient history, and diagnosing illnesses and injuries in pediatric patients
Developing and implementing patient care plans, including prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic tests
Providing education and counseling to patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care
Working with school staff to promote services for students
Why UCFS?
Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Requirements:
Master's degree and current Connecticut licensure as APRN or Physician Assistant
Prefer one to three years’ experience (Ambulatory care experience preferred)
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
All employees at UCFS are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -
Flexible schedules
Competitive salaries
Generous time off for all school holidays, vacations, and summer break
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance
UCFS does not just welcome diversity, we celebrate it! We strive for diversity throughout our organization to reflect and represent the communities we serve. UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
