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Who We Are

Eastern Connecticut Health Network, better known as ECHN, is a nationally recognized network of hospitals and healthcare centers serving communities located in eastern Connecticut. Beginning with the founding of the Rockville City Hospital in 1908, and serving Connecticuters through not one, but two global pandemics, ECHN continues its mission of improving the well-being of patients by providing high-quality, compassionate care. Nursing professionals who would like to join a team whose vision is to be a trusted community healthcare partner delivering high-value, patient-centered care will want to explore ECHN nursing jobs.

ECHN is composed of hospitals, blood draw centers, rehabilitation facilities, and imaging centers, as well as primary care and specialty services, making a wide range of ECHN careers possible for nurses interested in a variety of care settings and specialties. With the company’s culture of safety, career development opportunities, and numerous awards, ENCH jobs should be at the top of the list for nurses living and working in eastern Connecticut. Some of ECHN’s spotlight services include:

Behavioral health
Emergency services
Maternity
Oncology
Rehabilitation
Stroke care

ECHN Nursing Jobs: Benefits

ECHN considers its employees the key to its success, so it designed a benefits program to provide peace of mind and to support good physical and financial health. All full-time nurses in ECHN jobs working at least 30 hours a week, and part-time team members working from 20–29 hours weekly, are eligible for benefits like these:

Tiered sign-on bonuses for eligible positions
Front-loaded PTO and 6 company-observed holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and FSAs
Basic life and AD&D insurance (supplemental life/AD&D also available)
401(k) plans
Tuition assistance
Discount gym membership
Whole life and pet insurance
Available credit union

Why Choose ECHN Nursing Jobs?

If you’d like to build your career in nursing with a leader in quality healthcare, ECHN is an excellent option. Accolades like the Patient Safety Excellence Award from HealthGrades (2022–2024); the Top Performer on Key Quality Measures from the Joint Commission (2014); and the Women’s Choice Award for Best Mammogram Center (2022) demonstrate the network’s commitment to excellence. For nurses who are life-long learners and want to bring this approach to their ECHN careers, the way that ECHN prioritizes advancement, continuous learning, and maintaining a harmonious work-life balance will appeal.

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Recent Jobs

Part-time

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

apartment ECHN location_onVernon, CT

Position Summary Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient-centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Education/Certification Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in required Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and De-Escalation techniques upon hire or receive certification within new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Experience One (1) year of emergency department experience preferred. Will consider experienced nurses without ED experience and new graduates with previous EMS / ED tech experience or have a passion for emergency nursing. Competencies Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possess basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action when responding to patient emergency codes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intend e d, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking actions), and compassion (being empathetic). Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient’s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan periodically for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of patient’s condition for safe transfer of care. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories. Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Performing safety checks, utilizing fall prevention program, works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and educations as directed, following the restraint policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management procedures and the ability to utilize appropriate equipment. Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with treatments / special procedures and the ability to use related equipment. Maintains a good rapport/relationship and a cooperative working relationship with outside agencies i.e., Public Safety Officials; police, fire, EMS organizations, referring agencies ECF, Visiting Nurse Association’s, Department of Child, and Family Affairs (DCF). Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Maintains clinical competence and awareness of all ECHN policies, procedures, and guidelines.

CMA

Outpatient

Full-time

Physician Office, Medical Assistant

apartment ECHN location_onEllington, CT

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY SCHEDULE We are a small community hospital and medical group where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care. What We Offer Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGC- Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more. Position Summary Medical Assistants support providers in ECMPF medical office settings. They are multi-skilled, assume a wide range of roles and are viewed as vital partners in providing quality patient care and increasing medical office productivity. Medical Assistants handle both administrative and clinical duties and must demonstrate acute attention to detail, accuracy, professional etiquette and superior customer service and clinical skills at all times. Education/Certification Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, AND one of the following: Completed a Medical Assistant Program OR Certification/Registration as an MA OR 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of being a Registered MA/ or attended an MA Program OR 5+ years of experience as a Nurse Assistant, or a Certified Nurse Assistant with at least 1 year of experience Experience Previous experience working in a medical facility is preferred. Competencies Comfortable working in a fast-paced confidential medical environment. Must be team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment. Lifting physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, care, push and /or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Ability to maintain working relationships and interact with patients and employees on a daily basis. Reliable transportation and the ability to float to other offices when needed. Strong computer and keyboarding skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination per established office protocol. Keep information in the patient’s chart current per established requirements. Documents all sample medication dispensed in the medical record. Provide oversight to vaccine programs following State guidelines. Checks and restocks rooms with necessary supplies and ensures exam rooms are prepared for the day. Keep inventory of medical supplies and report them to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager for reorder. Report malfunction of medical equipment to Office Coordinator/Practice Manager. Properly cleans and sterilizes equipment and prepares surgical trays as indicated by the physician. Assist physician/practitioner with office surgical procedures. Perform EKG and Spirometry as ordered. Report lab results to patients and follow through with any physician instructions to patients for follow up or change in medication, including scheduling appointment when necessary. Answer requests from pharmacies for prescription refills per office protocol. Prepare specimens and paperwork to submit to reference lab for testing as directed by physician or midlevel provider. Instruct patients on how to properly collect sterile urine specimens. On a monthly basis check all medications (including samples) and appropriately dispose of expired medications. Obtain pre-certifications for tests, procedures, treatments, medications, and hospitalizations as needed. Schedule and arrange referrals and outside testing for patients as directed by physician. Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner. Maintain appropriate documentation of compliance with CLIA regulations. Primary Care staff participates in Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaborations. May be required to float to other offices and/or perform other duties as requested by Management. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements. Show more Show less

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