Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064) Shift Detail: Permanent nights 27hrs
Advanced Practitioner Benefits:
Enhanced  Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more
Employee  discount programs and colleague assistance programs 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
Hartford Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Surgical Critical Care team The Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are an essential part of the multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for complex surgical and trauma patients in the ICU. The patient population includes complex trauma, transplant, vascular, general surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology and other critical care patients as the service needs dictate.
 
Role : Open to Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Inpatient, Critical Care, Surgery
Permanent nights 27hrs day/night rotating, including weekends and holidays. Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:
· Dedicated support and voice for our for 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
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistants Role Scope:
Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced 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, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.
Advanced 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.
 
About Hartford Hospital:
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England . The Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides  cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the  largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the  most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world . When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise, and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to Hartford Hospital. 
 
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
· Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
Training : Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Minimum of 1-2 years of recent critical care experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an ICU setting. 
Proven ability to independently manage ICU patients, including proficiency in ventilator management, resuscitation, and performing critical care procedures within the APP scope of practice. 
Comfortable working independently in a night shift environment. 
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.