Surgery Nights - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CME time off

CME budget

Tuition assistance

License & dues reimbursement

Student loan programs

Insurance options

Employee discounts

Job summary

Midstate Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the surgery team. You will be responsible for first‑assisting in the operating room, rounding, bedside procedures, admissions, discharges and consults.

Collaboration with several surgeons is required, with coverage across General, Robotic, Bariatric, Thoracic, Orthopedics and Vascular surgeries. Applicants should hold CT licensure or be eligible, have PA or ACNP training with AGACNP

Qualifications

• CT license or eligibility required.
• Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP training; AGACNP certification preferred.
• RNFA certification required for NPs.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• 2+ years in surgery setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• First‑assist in the operating room and participate in rounds.
• Perform bedside procedures, admissions, and discharges.
• Provide consults and collaborate with multiple surgeons.
• Work in an inpatient, surgical setting with autonomy.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Acute Care NP

Education

Connecticut medical license

AGACNP certification

RNFA certification

Job description

Location Detail

435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail

Up to $30,000 in shift differentials on top of base pay!

Advanced Practitioner Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and 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, renter’s 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 including emergency back‑up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!

Position Details

Midstate Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join our talented and enthusiastic surgery team! The successful candidate will be responsible for first‑assisting in the operating room, rounding, bedside procedures, admissions, discharges and consults. APPs will work in collaboration with a number of surgeons. The service currently covers General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, with some coverage of Orthopedics, and Vascular. This is a unique opportunity to join a seasoned team with ample experience and a high level of autonomy!

Role

Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location

435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT

Setting

Inpatient, surgery

Schedule

Full‑time, nights. Ask about our flexible scheduling options!

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

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

MidState Medical Center

Serving the community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for its patients, community, and employees alike. Earning top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, MidState provides the highest quality level of care while also being the only hospital in Connecticut to offer all private patient rooms and free parking for all patients and staff.

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners Role Scope

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners 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.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP certified). RNFA certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Experience: New graduates welcome to apply!

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years in a surgery setting