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

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

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a nocturnist role in the Medical ICU, responsible for patient care and collaboration with care teams. This position offers competitive compensation, leadership development, and various benefits while working in a dynamic healthcare environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Matching 401k

Generous Paid-Time Off

Reimbursement for CME and licensure

Ongoing mentorship

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP Master’s program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PA or APRN in Connecticut.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a PA or Acute Care Board Certified APRN.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Medical ICU.
• Collaborate with intensivist and hospitalist for patient management.
• Perform ICU procedures including central and arterial lines.

Skills

Clinical acumen

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Master’s program in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

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.

BackusHospital

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 appropriate patient care, documentation, and continued progression of care by reviewing and interpreting lab and imaging studies, performing bedside rounds with RNs and RTs, and ICU procedures including central and arterial lines. The APP will collaborate with the on-call intensivist and hospitalist, partner with the Hospitalist Nocturnist to manage new ICU admissions, facilitate early PCCM consultations, and coordinate patient transfers to higher care levels as needed. Additionally, the APP will perform night bedside rounds on PCU patients, partner with Nursing Supervisors to evaluate patients for stepdown from PCU, and respond to Rapid Response and CardioPulmonary Response codes for all inpatients.

Schedule: This provider will work an average of 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week (36 hours), with approximately one weekend per month.

Benefits for Advanced Practitioners

At Hartford HealthCare, both new graduates and experienced providers receive support 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 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 Development

Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for growth across multiple locations. We foster innovation with new technologies, treatments, and community education. Our benefits support work/life balance because we believe thriving employees are key to a thriving organization. Every moment matters—this is your moment.

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

For more 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
• Certified or eligible 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 team members, patients, and families
• Ability to adapt quickly, embrace change, and develop best practices
• Team-oriented with intellectual maturity