Neurocritical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hartford Hospital • Hartford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its Neurocritical Care team. Advanced Practice Providers work as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care for critically ill neuroscience patients, especially those with neurological and neurosurgical diseases and related disorders. The patient population includes complex strokes, skull base surgery, status epilepticus, tumor resections, spinal cord injury, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and other complex diseases. APPs rotate between the intensive care and stepdown units. The position is inpatient and full-time, with three 13-hour rotating shifts and no call. Premium shift differentials are offered.

Under established guidelines and in collaboration with or supervision by physicians, Advanced Practitioners conduct routine physical examinations and develop medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans. In consultation with physicians and other care-team members, they plan further evaluation of health needs, including referrals to other team members or specialists. They provide treatment for problems within their designated scope of practice and refer problems outside that scope to a physician.

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute focuses on comprehensive patient care, academics, and research, and includes more than 200 neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners. Hartford HealthCare supports APP practice through its Office of Advanced Practice, systemwide care resources, and EPIC clinical and informatics technology. Hartford Hospital is a teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center with a large robotic surgery center and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation.

Requirements

• Unrestricted Connecticut medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• At least 1 year of experience in a critical care or neurocritical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver care for critically ill neuroscience patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Rotate between the intensive care unit and stepdown units.
• Perform routine physical examinations under established guidelines and in collaboration with or supervision by physicians.
• Formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, including referrals to other care-team members or specialists.
• Treat problems within the provider’s designated scope of practice and refer problems outside that scope to a physician.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off.
• Paid CME time off and CME budget; reimbursement for professional licenses and dues.
• Enhanced tuition assistance and higher education partnerships.
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, and renters insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, and pet insurance.
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs.
• Family care benefits through Care.com, including emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets.
• Premium shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed