Community Outreach Registered Nurse RN
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center the Community Outreach Registered Nurse (RN) supports preventive chronic conditions such as cardiovascular health throughout the communities we serve. This role provides screenings education earlyrisk identification and referral support. The RN serves as a frontline resourcepromoting wellness reducing barriers to care and strengthening connections to primary and preventive services. The position supports the Together for Wellness Clinic as part of a grantfunded community health initiative.
What You Will Do
Conduct blood pressure screenings at the Together for Wellness Clinic and select community outreach sites.
Provide hypertension education including lifestyle guidance medication adherence and riskreduction strategies.
Promote preventive care and encourage followup with primary care providers.
Participate in community outreach events to increase awareness of hypertension and available resources.
Conduct limited athome or virtual visits for Hartfordarea residents.
Coordinate referrals to primary or specialty care as needed.
Document screenings education provided and referrals.
Collaborate with community partners and care teams to improve access to hypertension services.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Connecticut.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong cardiovascular assessment skills working knowledge of other chronic conditions excellent communication abilities and the ability to provide clear culturally sensitive education across diverse community environments.
Preferred
Experience in community or public health nursing or chronic disease programs.
Knowledge of hypertension management and preventive health strategies.
BLS certification (with certification support available posthire).
Experience working with underserved or highrisk populations.
Position Highlights
Per Diem position
Rotating shifts
Rotating weekend requirements
Grantfunded for approximately two years
Based at Together for Wellness Clinic 95 Woodland Street
Includes community outreach events with local Hartford travel
May include athome or virtual visits
Approx. 15 hours/week workfromhome (telehealth followup remote education)
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital established in 1897 has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health it stands as one of the nations largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are 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 veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
