Bilingual Per Diem Nurse- RN New

Position Title:   Bilingual Per Diem Nurse- RN                                 

Department:         Free Clinics                                

Location:    Bridgeport      

Key Relationships:     

Reports to: Clinic Director

Assignment Type:        Per Diem

The clinic operates M-F, 9am - 5pm and we are looking for someone for 1 day a week regularly and potentially more days for coverage during periods when staff are taking time off from work.

About Americares:

The mission of the Americares Free Clinics is to provide quality health care to low-income, uninsured patients in a setting where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Americares opened its first clinic in 1994 to expand access to care for the working poor. Over the years, our program has grown to become the largest free clinic network in the state with four locations serving 2,000 patients annually. Today, our clinics in Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford are the primary source of free medical care for the uninsured in Fairfield County.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism and skill in working with staff and patients.
• Participate as a member of the medical team in all aspects of clinic operations.
• Follow established protocols, regulations, compliance, and best practices
• Demonstrate nursing skills in patient assessment, taking patient history, triaging patients, onsite POCT, administering vaccinations, minor treatments under the direction of the clinic provider (neb treatments, ear irrigation) providing patient education and medication instructions.
• Be available to support the nursing staff in relation to tests performed, referrals to be made, charting systems and other procedural decisions.
• Ensure that AFC policies are enforced, especially as they relate to Universal Precautions, waste disposal, collection/handling of laboratory samples, and fire, safety and first-aid policies.
• Be responsible for special assignments and projects as designated by Clinic Director, including but not limited to medical interpretation
• Acknowledge that AFC maintains a policy and procedure manual at all locations and agree to follow the policies and procedures set forth within the manual.
• Perform other duties as may be requested by Americares

Key Requirements and Competencies: 

• Connecticut licensed registered nurse with minimum one year of experience working with adults with chronic medical problems
• Fluency in English and Spanish required
• Demonstrated clinical skills
• Proven ability to work compassionately in a fast-paced medical environment with a vulnerable patient population.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team inclusive of volunteers
• Team orientation; balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals
• US work authorization is required for this role.
  
  

Additionally, our core competencies as an organization are:  

Ownership and results  

Communication  

Problem solving  

Equity and inclusion  

Teamwork and conflict resolution  

Leadership  

Prioritization  

Management  

Strategy and planning  

Decision making  

What you can expect, if you move forward in the steps of the recruitment process:

Virtual Interview with People and Talent

Interview with clinics leadership

Spanish assessment

On-site interviews (approximately 2 hours)

Reference And Medical Qualifications Check 

Offer! 

Background check

Americares is committed to ensuring safe and accountable workplaces and programs. Our code of conduct, organizational values, and policies and procedures help to safeguard the welfare of everyone working for and participating in Americares programs. Americares is committed to the prevention of all types of abuse, discrimination, harassment, and exploitation. Employment with Americares will be subject to appropriate screening, reference, credentials, and background checks. By applying to our organization, job applicants confirm their understanding of and consent to our procedures during recruitment, and to adhering to our values and commitment to safe and accountable workplaces and programs as an employee.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Americares. At any point in the recruitment process, we may request additional information to confirm qualifications. Any misrepresentation of qualifications in any stage of the process will prevent the applicant from moving forward in the process.

If you have a specific request or need assistance to fully participate in the application or recruitment process, please email us at iner35dt@bqttppfcdz7.com.