Critical Care Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the Critical Care Intensivists team at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, CT. This per diem role supports inpatient ICU care with a collaborative, multidisciplinary group.

You will diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, order tests, perform procedures as permitted, and communicate with patients and families about care plans.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted CT Medical License or eligible.
• PA or ACNP training completed.
• 1+ years in a critical care setting as APP; neurocritical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine examinations and formulate medical plans within ICU.
• Collaborate with care team and consultants to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and coordinate care transitions.

Skills

Critical care

Advanced practice

Patient care

Education

Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP

Job description

Position Details

Manchester Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a strong, collaborative team of Critical Care Intensivists.The successful candidate will provide holistic, high quality care to critically ill patients admitted to the critical care unit. With your comprehensive knowledge of acute critical care conditions, diagnostics & treatments, you will be expected to diagnose, treat, and manage acute & chronic diseases, perform procedures, order and interpret diagnostic tests, speak to patients & families about their conditions, and collaborate with a variety of consultants.

Role: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: Manchester, CT

Setting: Inpatient, critical care intensivists

Schedule: Per diem

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

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

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Role Scope

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 physician.

Requirements

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience: 1+ years as an advanced practice provider in a critical care setting. Neurocritical care experience highly preferred.