Adult/Family Practice APRN

UCFS is looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! We are currently seeking a full-time (40hr) Family Practice APRN who will be responsible for providing quality patient-centered primary care services for patients including comprehensive physical examinations, routine and appropriate sick care assessments and interventions. You will develop and implement patient management plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, and perform therapeutic procedures such as but not limited to; injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, instruct and counsel patient and families regarding adherence with therapeutic regimen, normal growth and development and health promotion recommendations.

• Establishing a patient data base by obtaining an appropriate health, developmental and psychosocial history
• Conducting a physical examination including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests and provides follow up based on evidenced based treatment guidelines
• Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards and protocols
• Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
• Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record on a timely basis
• Performs minor office procedures i.e., dressing changes, ambulating treatments and diagnostics in accordance with scope of practice

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.

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut
• 1-3 years of experience preferred (ambulatory care preferred)
• Master's of Science Nursing
• CPR/First Aid

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including -

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.