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

Backus Hospital; Marlborough (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Medical ICU. The ideal candidate will manage patient care overnight, collaborating with a skilled care team and performing necessary procedures. This role offers significant responsibility in a dynamic healthcare environment, perfect for those looking to advance their careers in critical care.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Matching 401k

Generous Paid-Time Off

CME reimbursement

Onboarding mentorship

Leadership development

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA/NP Master's program.
• Licensed or eligible for PA/APRN licensure in Connecticut.
• Certification as PA or Acute Care Board Certified APRN.
• Preferably one year of inpatient or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for MICU and PCU patients directly, including bedside rounds.
• Collaborate with intensivist and hospitalists, manage ICU admissions.
• Perform ICU procedures and respond to Rapid Response codes.

Skills

Clinical acumen

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Master’s program

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 lines and arterial lines. The APP will collaborate with the on-call intensivist and hospitalist, partner with the Hospitalist Nocturnist to manage 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, work with Nursing Supervisors to evaluate patients for stepdown care, and respond to Rapid Response and CardioPulmonary Response codes for inpatients.

Schedule: This provider will work an average of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (36 hours), from 7 pm to 7 am, including approximately one weekend per month.

Benefits for Advanced Practitioners

At Hartford HealthCare, both newly graduated and experienced providers receive support and mentorship 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

Careers at Hartford HealthCare

With multiple locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare offers opportunities for career growth. We are committed to technological innovation, breakthrough treatments, and community education. Our benefits are designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment matters. This is your moment.

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

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

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

· Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/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 the ability to adapt quickly and embrace change

· Demonstrates maturity and team focus, working effectively with diverse team members