Per Diem NICU-Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT seeks a physician to perform thorough evaluations of term and premature newborns in a Level IV NICU. You will identify illness severity, present assessments to supervising physicians, and contribute to age-appropriate care plans.

The role emphasizes performing procedures under supervision and timely decision-making within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal neonatal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Evaluates term and premature newborns in NICU Level IV.
• Assesses illness severity and develops care plans with supervision.
• Performs procedures with appropriate guidance.

Responsibilities

• Completes thorough evaluations and age-appropriate histories.
• Identifies illness severity and presents assessments to supervising physician.
• Collaborates with the care team to implement treatment plans.

Skills

Neonatal evaluation

NICU care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Hartford, CT, United States

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About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it’s our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

Job Description

Completes thorough but appropriately focused evaluations of term and premature newborns primarily in the NICU Level IV, tertiary care referral center, including competent and age appropriate histories and examinations. Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner. Presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and works towards prescribing necessary care plans. Performs appropriate procedures under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance. Knows when and how to seek assistance.

Responsibilities

Medical knowledge

• Clinical knowledge. With guidance, applies