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

Backus Hospital; Uncasville (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Medical ICU, providing vital care and support in a high-stakes environment. This role includes performing procedures, coordinating patient care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. It offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in Connecticut’s largest healthcare network.

Benefits

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

Credentialing privileges at Backus Hospital

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient or ICU experience preferred; new graduates with pertinent clinical experience may be considered.
• Ability to adapt quickly and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit.
• Perform bedside rounds, document care, and ensure appropriate patient management.

Skills

Clinical acumen

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Graduated from 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

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 appropriate patient care, documentation, and continuation of care by reviewing and interpreting lab and imaging studies, performing bedside rounds with RNs and RTs, and ICU procedures such as central lines 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-level care facilities as needed. Additionally, the APP will perform night bedside rounds on PCU patients, work 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 shifts per week (36 hours), primarily 7p-7a, including one weekend per month on average.

Benefits for Advanced Practitioners

At Hartford HealthCare, both new graduates and experienced providers receive support and 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 through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute
• Credentialing privileges at Backus Hospital

Career Growth

Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth across multiple locations. We are committed to helping our employees thrive through a competitive benefits package and work/life balance initiatives. 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 and our region, please 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 / 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 pertinent clinical experience may be considered
• Strong clinical acumen and communication skills, with the ability to adapt quickly and embrace change
• Team-oriented with intellectual maturity and collaborative skills