Critical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation and benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid CME time off and budget

Enhanced tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits including insurance and loans

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is hiring a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at St Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT. The position focuses on diagnosing and managing various acute and chronic conditions in an inpatient critical care setting. Candidates must have a State of Connecticut Medical License and a minimum of 1 year experience in a critical care environment, offering full-time night shifts with leading compensation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as an advanced practice provider in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations and treat patients under supervision.
• Consult with healthcare team to develop further evaluation plans.
• Provide appropriate treatment and referrals according to protocols.

Skills

Advanced practice in critical care

Physical examination skills

Effective communication

Education

Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License

Training as Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Location Detail

St Vincents Medical Center (10427); 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, 06606

Position Details

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, seasoned team. You will diagnose, treat, and manage acute & chronic diseases, perform procedures, order and interpret diagnostic tests, speak to patients & families about their conditions, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a variety of consultants.

Role

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Setting

Inpatient, critical care intensivists

Schedule

Full-time, nights. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule

No call

Benefits

• Market‑leading compensation and benefits plus generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off and CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships
• Voluntary benefits including 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, including emergency backup care for children, adults and pets

Responsibilities

• Under established guidelines and in collaboration or supervision with the practice physician(s), perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
• Consult with physicians and care team members to develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, including referrals to other health team members or specialists.
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols, and identify problems outside that scope and refer appropriately to a physician.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 1+ year experience as an advanced practice provider in a critical care setting

Contact

Interested candidates may contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at [e-mail].