Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care Intensivists(Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their critical care team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, holistic care to complex patients in a fast-paced ICU environment. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, utilizing advanced tools and technology to enhance patient outcomes. This position offers extensive onboarding and the opportunity for career growth within a supportive healthcare system. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Generous paid time off

Paid CME time off

Enhanced Tuition Assistance

Employee discount programs

Family care benefits

Legal services

Identity theft protection

Student loan programs

Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have an unrestricted medical license in Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to critically ill patients in an ICU setting.
• Perform routine examinations and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Bedside Procedures

Ultrasonography

Patient Care

Collaboration

Education

Certified Physician Assistant

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Benefits:

• Market-leading compensation with benefits and generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
• Family care benefits through Care.com include emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets!

Position Details:

Saint Vincent's Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a strong, collaborative team of Critical Care Providers. The successful candidate will provide holistic, high-quality care to complex critically ill patients requiring advanced life support, bedside procedures and ultrasonography for complex decision making. These patients are admitted to a closed medical surgical Intensive Care unit and under the care of a multidisciplinary care team with the advance practice provider as a core member of the team. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment with leadership dedicated to facilitating individual team members' career growth.

Role: Acute care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, 06606

Setting: Inpatient, Intensive Care Unit

Schedule: Per Diem

Call schedule: No call

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
• Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
• With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant:

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

About St Vincent’s Medical Centre

St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a 475-bed tertiary, teaching Hospital located on the scenic CT shoreline and just one hour from Manhattan. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the most recently acquired hospital within the HHC system. It is the second tertiary care hospital in the HHC system and is already the fastest growing hospital in Fairfield County, one of the most desirable places to live in the nation, offering you and your family a lifestyle that is second to none.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
• Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review
• Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
• Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Certified or board eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• We provide extensive onboarding including a 4–6-month orientation

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: 1+ years as an RN or advanced practice provider in a critical care setting

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