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

Backus Hospital; Hadlyme (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Located at a leading hospital, this advanced practitioner role offers a chance to work in the Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will handle critical patient care and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure comprehensive treatment. With a focus on both mentorship and career development, candidates can expect strong support from the hospital as they contribute to vital healthcare services in Connecticut.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Matching 401k

Generous Paid-Time Off

Reimbursement for CME

Effective onboarding with ongoing mentorship

Leadership development opportunities

Credentialing privileges for Backus Hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for PA or NP.
• Licensed or eligible for PA or APRN licensure in CT.
• Preferably one year of inpatient or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU patients, performing bedside rounding.
• Collaborate with Hospitalist Physicians and review lab studies.
• Respond to Rapid Response and CardioPulmonary Response codes.

Skills

Clinical acumen

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s program

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or APRN in Connecticut

Certification or eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Board Certified APRN

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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.

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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 the MICU patients directly ensuring the appropriate patient care, documentation, and continued progression of care with reviewing and interpreting lab and imaging studies, bedside rounding with RNs and RTs, and performing ICU procedures including central lines and arterial lines. The APP will collaborate with the on-call intensivist and hospitalist, partner with the Hospitalist Nocturnist to take new ICU admissions, and facilitate early consultations with PCCM, as well as coordinate patient transfers to higher level of care facilities as needed. The APP will also perform night bedside rounds on PCU patients and partner with Nursing Supervisor to evaluate patients who may be eligible to step down out of PCU level of care. Additionally, the APP will respond to all Rapid Response and CardioPulmonary Response codes for all inpatients.

Schedule: This provider will average 3 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours), from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The provider should anticipate working 1 weekend a month on average.

Benefits for Advanced Practitioners

At Hartford HealthCare, newly graduated and experienced providers are supported with mentorship through on-the-job, classroom, 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 membership, licensure, and malpractice insurance
• Effective onboarding with ongoing mentorship
• Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute
• Credentialing privileges for Backus Hospital

Career Development

Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career growth across locations in Connecticut. We are committed to supporting our employees’ work/life balance with a comprehensive benefits program. Every moment matters—this is your moment.

Interested candidates, please contact Victor Rodriguez, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at [e-mail].

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

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master’s program

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or APRN in Connecticut

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Board Certified APRN

• Preferably one year of inpatient or ICU experience; new graduates with relevant clinical experience may be considered

• Strong clinical acumen and communication skills, with ability to adapt quickly and embrace change

• Team-oriented with intellectual maturity