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

Backus Hospital; Voluntown (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Medical Intensive Care team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care during night shifts, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical and communication skills, with the opportunity for mentorship and career growth within Hartford HealthCare.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Matching 401k

Generous Paid-Time Off

CME reimbursement

Mentorship during onboarding

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant / APRN in Connecticut.
• Preferably one year of inpatient or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Medical ICU (MICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Perform bedside rounding and collaborate with the care team.
• Respond to Rapid Response and CardioPulmonary Response codes for inpatients.

Skills

Clinical acumen

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program

Certified 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 continued progression of care by reviewing and interpreting lab and imaging studies, performing 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, facilitate early consultations with PCCM, and coordinate patient transfers to higher-level care facilities as needed. Additionally, the APP will perform night bedside rounds on PCU patients, partner with Nursing Supervisor to evaluate patients who may be eligible to step down from ICU level of care, and respond to all Rapid Response and CardioPulmonary Response codes for inpatients.

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

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

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
• Proven onboarding with ongoing mentorship
• Leadership development through Hartford HealthCare’s Professional Leadership Development Institute
• Credentialing privileges for Backus Hospital

We take great care of careers

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers opportunities for career development and growth. We are committed to innovation, community education, and providing a supportive work environment that promotes work/life balance. Every moment matters. And 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, please visit www.hhccareers.org.

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Master’s program
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, 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 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 in this evolving role
• Team-oriented with intellectual maturity