Stroke Center - Hartford Hospital - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant
About The Position
As part of the NeuroStroke Program at Hartford Hospital, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides high-quality, holistic, and cost-effective advanced practice care to patients and families across the healthcare continuum. This role is integral to the medical management of patients with complex neurologic and cerebrovascular conditions. The Ayer Neuroscience Institute offers a uniquely integrated model of care across neurology, neuroscience and neurosurgery, providing patients with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices, our teams work collaboratively to deliver the best possible outcomes, and a more balanced, healthier life for every patient.
Requirements
- Completion of an ARC-PA accredited program or completion of an approved Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) and/or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) program
- Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current PA or APRN license (required for licensure after 1994)
- Board certification in accordance with Connecticut state law
Nice To Haves
- Prior specialty experience in neurology or stroke care may be required
Responsibilities
- Delivering comprehensive advanced practice care to achieve or maintain optimal health outcomes, manage disease, and reduce risk of illness.
- Exercising independent clinical judgment in the care of individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan.
- Collaborating within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team caring for patients with stroke and other blood-supply-related disorders of the brain and spinal cord, including: Brain aneurysms, Carotid artery disease, Cervical artery dissection, Vascular malformations, Other complex neurologic conditions.
- Practicing under the direction of attending physicians at Hartford Hospital.
- Reporting through a matrix structure that may include a Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, and/or Medical Director.
Benefits
- Matching 401(k)
- Tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
- Generous paid time off
- CME reimbursement
- Professional society membership reimbursement
- Licensure and malpractice coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
