Critical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location Detail

St Vincents Medical Center (10427); 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, 06606

Position Details

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative, seasoned team. You will diagnose, treat, and manage acute & chronic diseases, perform procedures, order and interpret diagnostic tests, speak to patients & families about their conditions, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a variety of consultants.

Role

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Setting

Inpatient, critical care intensivists

Schedule

Full-time, nights. Premium differentials offered.

Call schedule

No call

Benefits

• Market‑leading compensation and benefits plus generous paid time off
• Paid CME time off and CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships
• Voluntary benefits including 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, including emergency backup care for children, adults and pets

Responsibilities

• Under established guidelines and in collaboration or supervision with the practice physician(s), perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
• Consult with physicians and care team members to develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, including referrals to other health team members or specialists.
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols, and identify problems outside that scope and refer appropriately to a physician.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
• Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 1+ year experience as an advanced practice provider in a critical care setting

Contact

Interested candidates may contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter, at .