Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant / Cognitive and Memory Disorders

Hartford HealthCare • Wethersfield, CT

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About The Position

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties. In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

Requirements

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Masters of Science in Nursing Required.
• 2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
• Communicates and coordinates case between case team members, patients and family.
• Comply with medical records documentation standards.
• Conduct emergency procedures within scope of training.
• Actively participate in current and future departmental initiatives.
• Provide quality and compassionate care within Ethical/Religious directives.
• Other Duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree