Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Physician Assistant (PA)- MICU

Capital Markets Placement; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network in Connecticut as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Medical ICU. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Matching 401(k)

Generous paid time off

CME reimbursement

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA/Nurse Practitioner Master's program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut.
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a PA or APRN.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in the Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit.
• Perform ICU procedures and manage admissions.
• Collaborate with intensivists and hospitalists.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's program in PA/Nurse Practitioner

Job description

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Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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

Work where every moment matters.

Join Hartford HealthCare, where nearly 30,000 employees take pride in making every moment matter. We invite you to be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

About Backus Hospital: For over 125 years, Backus Hospital has served Eastern Connecticut, featuring the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and the only hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We aim to deliver high-quality healthcare to improve community health.

Role Scope: We seek a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant nocturnist to care for patients in the Medical ICU (MICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The APP will be a key member of the care team, including hospitalist physicians, PCCM physicians, nursing, and respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, interpreting labs and imaging, bedside rounds, ICU procedures (central lines, arterial lines), and collaborating with intensivists and hospitalists. The APP will manage ICU admissions, facilitate early PCCM consultations, coordinate patient transfers, perform bedside rounds on PCU patients, and respond to rapid response and code situations.

Schedule: Approximately 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week (7 PM - 7 AM), including one weekend per month.

Benefits for Advanced Practitioners: We provide support and mentorship through on-the-job training, classroom, and procedural instruction. Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Matching 401(k), tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• CME reimbursement, professional society memberships, licensure, malpractice coverage
• Effective onboarding and ongoing mentorship
• Leadership development via Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership Development Institute
• Credentialing privileges at Backus Hospital

Career Development: Hartford HealthCare offers opportunities for growth across multiple locations, emphasizing innovation, community education, and employee well-being. We support work/life balance because we believe thriving employees lead to thriving organizations.

Interested candidates should contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter. For more information, visit our website.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited PA/Nurse Practitioner Master's program; licensed or eligible for licensure in Connecticut; certification or eligibility for certification as a PA or APRN; preferably one year of inpatient or ICU experience, but new graduates with relevant clinical experience may be considered; strong clinical and communication skills; ability to adapt and work well in a team.