Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-PHM NICU-Norwalk/Danbury

Connecticut Children's • Danbury, CT

11d

About The Position

Provider covers both NICU and pediatric patients at our Danbury and Norwalk
Hospital community sites. Completes thorough but appropriately focused
evaluations of term and premature newborns in the delivery room, newborn
nurseries, and Level III NICUs, including competent and age appropriate
histories and examinations. Rounds with Neonatologists and collaborates on plans
of care for premature infants. Performs daily evaluations on babies in the well
baby nursery, provides anticipatory guidance to new parents and families.
Recognizes which infants need advanced care. Also supports care of pediatric
patients in the community setting – completes consultations in the emergency
department and cares for pediatric patients, ages 0 to 18 years, on our
inpatient unit at Danbury Hospital and ED/Observation unit at Norwalk Hospital
with support from PHM and PEM attendings. Collaborates with PHM to formulate a
diagnosis and treatment plan as well as providing patient and family education.

In all areas: presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and
works towards prescribing necessary care plans. Performs appropriate procedures
under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance. Knows when and how to
seek assistance. Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100%
dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years,
Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30
pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our
transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine
and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our
breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community
partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a
welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our
passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re
excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of
transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Responsibilities

• Completes thorough but appropriately focused evaluations of term and premature newborns in the delivery room, newborn nurseries, and Level III NICUs, including competent and age appropriate histories and examinations.
• Rounds with Neonatologists and collaborates on plans of care for premature infants.
• Performs daily evaluations on babies in the well baby nursery, provides anticipatory guidance to new parents and families.
• Supports care of pediatric patients in the community setting – completes consultations in the emergency department and cares for pediatric patients, ages 0 to 18 years, on our inpatient unit at Danbury Hospital and ED/Observation unit at Norwalk Hospital with support from PHM and PEM attendings.
• Collaborates with PHM to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan as well as providing patient and family education.
• Presents thoughtful assessments to the supervising physician and works towards prescribing necessary care plans.
• Performs appropriate procedures under their responsibility with the appropriate guidance.
• Identifies level of illness severity in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees