Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical ICU at Hartford HealthCare

Description

Advanced Practitioner Benefits:

·         Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off

·         Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues

·         Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships

·         Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more!

·         Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues

·         Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Position Details:

Hartford Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Medical Intensive Care Unit & Step Down team. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide direct critical care for complex critically ill patients requiring multiple technologies and advanced life support, consult for stepdown admissions into the emergency department, and perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements and advanced ultrasonography. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment. Elevate your career with us at Hartford Hospital!

Role: Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location: 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting: Inpatient, Critical Care, Medical ICU

Schedule: Full-time (3x13) nights. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule: No call

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

·       Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice

·       Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut

·       With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants Role Scope:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.

In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

Advanced Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

About Hartford Hospital:

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. 

About Hartford HealthCare:

·       Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)

·       Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review

·       Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources

·       Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice

Qualifications

Requirements:

·         Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)

·         Training: Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

·         Experience: New graduates welcome to apply!

·         We provide extensive onboarding including a 4-6 month orientation with dedicated time for learning in the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation.

Preferred:

·         Critical care experience as an RN or Advanced Practice Provider

Interested candidates please contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at Victor.Rodriguez2@hhchealth.org or (959) 261-7619

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.