Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) - Neuro Critical Care/Multispecialty Critical Care

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Mon-Sun

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Benefits:

• Market-leading compensation with 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, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues

• Family care benefits through Care.com include emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets!

   

Position Details:

Saint Vincent's Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a strong, collaborative team of Critical Care Providers.  The successful candidate will provide holistic, high-quality care to complex critically ill patients requiring advanced life support, bedside procedures and ultrasonography for complex decision making. These patients are admitted to a closed Medical/ Surgical & Neurological Intensive Care unit and under the care of a multidisciplinary care team with the advance practice provider as a core member of the team. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant has the unique opportunity to cross train to multiple subspecialities including Neuro Critical Care and select your primary clinical interest. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment with leadership dedicated to facilitating individual team members' career growth.

Role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, 06606

Setting: Inpatient, Intensive Care Unit

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours). Differentials offered. Mon-Sun, Rotating Shifts

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:

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

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

·         Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants 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 physicians.

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

·         We provide extensive onboarding including a 4–6-month orientation

Preferred Requirements:

·         Experience: 1+ years as an RN or advanced practice provider in a critical care setting