APRN or Physician Assistant for Skilled Nursing Facilities - Part Time Weekends - Newington and Wall

Physicians Alliance of CT, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Physicians Alliance of CT, LLC is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide medical care in skilled nursing facilities in the Newington and Meriden areas.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will travel to contracted facilities, delivering care in short-term rehab and long-term care settings with a focus on autonomy and performance-based pay. Annual flu vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA with current Connecticut license and certification.
• Masters or Doctorate for APRN, PA certification and state licensure.
• Experience with elderly populations and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to a complex patient population in short-term rehab and long-term care settings.
• Analyze medical history, allergies, and condition to determine care plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe appropriate medications.
• Record findings and plans in the medical record with prognosis.
• Coordinate with facility care planning teams on comprehensive care plans.
• Communicate with patients and families about admission, plan, discharge and prognosis.
• Follow department policies, quality improvement, and infection control standards.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Education

Master's or Doctorate in nursing

APRN certification

Connecticut RN and APRN license

DEA and CT controlled substances license

Tools

EHR

Job description

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Salary Range

$100/hr

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

Flu Vaccine Considerations

Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC) is a multi-specialty Physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

An Internal Medical Group has opportunities for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) or a Physician Assistants (PA) to work Part Time in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Newington and Meriden areas. This is an excellent opportunity for those that enjoy a flexible work schedule, working autonomously, and accelerate in a pay for performance environment.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities contracted with PACT, LLC.

Essential Function

• Provide medical care to a complex patient population in the short term rehab and long term care setting
• Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care for acute and chronic medical conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions
• Record in medical record the physical findings, formulated plans, and prognosis based on patient’s condition within appropriate time frame
• Coordinate with the nursing facility care planning team in the development of comprehensive care plan
• Communicate with patients and family members regarding admission, care plan, discharge needs, prognosis/end of life care as needed
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

Education and Experience

APRN

• The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is masters or doctorate prepared
• Certified Nationally as a Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC .
• The Nurse Practitioner must have possession of a valid (Connecticut) license as a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and be certified as a y) Nurse Practitioner by an approved certifying body.
• DEA, and Ct controlled substance license
• Experience working with elderly patient population
• Experience working with EHR

PA

• Physician Assistant Certification
• State License
• Any years of experience
• Experience working with EHR

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