NURSE PRACTITIONER (APRN) / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA)- MICU

Backus Hospital; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Medical ICU team. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and managing ICU admissions. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within Hartford HealthCare.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Matching 401k

Generous Paid-Time Off

Reimbursement for CME

Effective onboarding with ongoing mentorship

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant / APRN in Connecticut.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Board Certified APRN.
• Preferably at least one year of inpatient or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit.
• Collaborate with the care delivery team including Hospitalist Physicians.
• Perform bedside rounds and manage ICU admissions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master's program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP) - Medical Intensive Care

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.

Backus Hospital

For more than 125 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. Backus is home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and is the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. The Hospital delivers and coordinates a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of its communities.

Advanced Practitioner Role Scope

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant nocturnist to care for patients in the Medical ICU (MICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

The Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) will be an integral member of the care delivery team, including Hospitalist Physicians and APPs as well as Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) Physicians, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy. The APP will be the overnight provider caring for MICU patients directly, ensuring appropriate patient care, documentation, and care progression by reviewing labs and imaging, performing bedside rounds with RNs and RTs, and ICU procedures like central and arterial lines. The APP will collaborate with the on-call intensivist and hospitalist, manage ICU admissions, facilitate early PCCM consultations, and coordinate patient transfers to higher care levels. The APP will also perform night bedside rounds on PCU patients, work with Nursing Supervisors to evaluate patients for stepdown care, and respond to Rapid Response and Cardiopulmonary Response codes for all inpatients.

Schedule: The provider will work approximately 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.), including one weekend per month on average.

Benefits for Advanced Practitioners

Hartford HealthCare offers support and mentorship for both new and experienced providers through on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and procedural training. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Paid-Time Off
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society memberships, licensure, and malpractice insurance
• Effective onboarding with ongoing mentorship
• Leadership development through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute
• Credentialing privileges at Backus Hospital

Career Growth Opportunities

With multiple locations across Connecticut, Hartford HealthCare provides opportunities for career development and growth, integrating new technologies, treatments, and community education. We prioritize work/life balance with a competitive benefits package. Every moment matters — and this is your moment.

Interested candidates should contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at [emailprotected].

For more information about Hartford HealthCare and our region, visit www.hhccareers.org.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant / APRN in Connecticut
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Board Certified APRN
• Preferably at least one year of inpatient or ICU experience; new graduates with relevant clinical experience may be considered
• Strong clinical skills and excellent communication with team members, patients, and families
• Ability to adapt quickly and contribute to evolving best practices
• Team-oriented with intellectual maturity