APRN / Physician Assistant – Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Facilities - PC WH- Milford & Shelton
About The Position
Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC) is a multi-specialty Physician group seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their growing team. Openings are available in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) throughout the Milford area as well as Assisted Living Facilities in Shelton. These positions offer a flexible work schedule, autonomy, and a pay-for-performance environment. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities contracted with PACT, LLC. The role involves providing medical care to a complex patient population in short-term rehab and long-term care settings, analyzing patient history and conditions to determine the best care, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and treatments, documenting patient assessments and plans, and coordinating with the nursing facility care planning team. Communication with patients and families regarding admissions, care plans, discharge needs, and end-of-life care is also a key function. The position requires adherence to departmental policies, continuous quality improvement, and safety standards.
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 y ) Nurse Practitioner by an approved certifying body (for APRN)
- DEA, and Ct controlled substance license
- Experience working with elderly patient population
- Experience working with EHR
- Physician Assistant Certification 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
- quarterly bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
