APRN or Physician Assistant for Skilled Nursing Facilities - PC WH - Stamford
PACT and PACT MSO•Stamford, CT
•Hybrid
About The Position
An Internal Medical Group has an opportunity for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a Physician Assistant (PA) to work in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Stamford area. This is an excellent opportunity for those that enjoy a flexible work schedule, working autonomously, and accelerate in a pay for performance environment. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities contracted with PACT, LLC.
Requirements
- Masters or doctorate prepared (for APRN)
- Certified Nationally as a Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC (for APRN)
- Possession of a valid (Connecticut) license as a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (for APRN)
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by an approved certifying body (for APRN)
- DEA, and Ct controlled substance license (for APRN)
- Experience working with elderly patient population
- Experience working with EHR
- Physician Assistant Certification (for PA)
- State License (for PA)
- Any years of experience (for PA)
Responsibilities
- Provide medical care to a complex patient population in the short term rehab and long term care setting
- Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care for acute and chronic medical conditions
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions
- Record in medical record the physical findings, formulated plans, and prognosis based on patient’s condition within appropriate time frame
- Coordinate with the nursing facility care planning team in the development of comprehensive care plan
- Communicate with patients and family members regarding admission, care plan, discharge needs, prognosis/end of life care as needed
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
Benefits
- health benefits
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
