Medical ICU - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Hartford Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Medical Intensive Care Unit & Step Down team. The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide direct critical care for complex critically ill patients requiring multiple technologies and advanced life support, consult for stepdown admissions into the emergency department, and perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements and advanced ultrasonography. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, comprehensive training awaits in our fast-paced and rewarding environment. Elevate your career with us at Hartford Hospital! Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Advanced Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Advanced Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Advanced Practitioners 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.
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Certified or board-eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- New graduates welcome to apply
Nice To Haves
- Critical care experience as an RN or Advanced Practice Provider
Responsibilities
- Provide direct critical care for complex critically ill patients requiring multiple technologies and advanced life support
- Consult for stepdown admissions into the emergency department
- Perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements and advanced ultrasonography
- 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
- Identify problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid CME time off
- 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, pet insurance and more!
- Employee discount programs
- Colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues
- Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
