Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Critical Care Intensivists
About The Position
Saint Vincent's Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a strong, collaborative team of Critical Care Providers. The successful candidate will provide holistic, high-quality care to complex critically ill patients requiring advanced life support, bedside procedures and ultrasonography for complex decision making. These patients are admitted to a closed medical surgical Intensive Care unit and under the care of a multidisciplinary care team with the advance practice provider as a core member of the team . Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment with leadership dedicated to facilitating individual team members' career growth. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician. About St Vincent’s Medical Centre St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a 475-bed tertiary, teaching Hospital located on the scenic CT shoreline and just one hour from Manhattan. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the most recently acquired hospital within the HHC system. It is the second tertiary care hospital in the HHC system and is already the fastest growing hospital in Fairfield County, one of the most desirable places to live in the nation, offering you and your family a lifestyle that is second to none. About Hartford HealthCare: · Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) · Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review · Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources · Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice
Requirements
- Licensure : Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Training : Certified or board eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- We provide extensive onboarding including a 4–6-month orientation
Nice To Haves
- Experience : 1+ years as an RN or advanced practice provider in a critical care setting
Responsibilities
- provide holistic, high-quality care to complex critically ill patients requiring advanced life support, bedside procedures and ultrasonography for complex decision making
- perform routine physical examinations
- formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients
- develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists
- provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols
- identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation with benefits and generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
- Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more!
- Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
- Family care benefits through Care.com include emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets!
- Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice: · Dedicated support and voice for our for-Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice · Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit , fully integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut · With tools like EPIC , Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
