Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -ICU at Hartford HealthCare

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.  CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

CHH Pulmonary and Critical Care, part of the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Multi-specialty Group, is a Torrington based practice of Pulmonologists that provides state-of-the-art clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients with diseases related to lungs and breathing.

Critical Care Advanced Practitioner Role Scope   

The acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant practices in an inpatient high acuity setting providing care to patients on a 10 bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Under the responsibility of the physician, the Advanced Practitioner is responsible for duties within their area of competence in the direct care of inpatients. Advanced practitioners admit and round on inpatients under the supervision of a physician. Evaluate the status of any assigned inpatient or outpatient by complete history and physical exam. Order appropriate lab tests, imaging studies, radiographic and other cardiac imaging studies, interpret lab, electrocardiographic and imaging studies. Initiate and write appropriate orders for the care of assigned medical patients including nursing care, nutrition, IV therapy, medications and dressing changes. Follow standard medical practices observed in the Department of Medicine, including delivery of patient care. Complete record keeping, observe strict confidentiality, and attend continuing medical conferences and patient review sessions. Follow standard medical practices observed in the Department of Medicine, including delivery of patient care.

Schedule: Rotating day / night shifts including possible weekends

 Critical Care Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

• Supportive attending physicians
• Competitive Compensation
• Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Paid-Time Off
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
• State of the art clinical and informatics technology

Qualifications

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Qualifications  

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master’s program
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Nurse Practitioner (APRN), or Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut
• Certification as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience practice as a PA or NP is required
• Hospitalist, critical care, or inpatient surgical experience highly preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.

Interested candidates please contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at Victor.Rodriguez2@hhchealth.org.