PA or APRN for Pediatric Primary Care

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide pediatric primary care. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, improving clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, and value. The role is part of the Yale New Haven Health System, which includes multiple hospitals and a physician-led group. The system values integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process.
Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided.
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Connecticut State Physician Assistant License.
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile.
DEA License.
Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification.
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License.
Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License.
Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile.

Nice To Haves

Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters, in inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings.
Collaborate with attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols, and clinical pathways.
Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, review/order diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results.
Formulate and manage patient treatment plans.
Perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, and within scope of practice.
Function as first or second assistant on operative cases if within position scope and educational prerequisites.
Respond to emergency situations within YNHHS parameters.
Educate patients/families on care and recommended resources, including admitting instructions, treatment plans, side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plans.
Provide psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others.
Ensure appropriate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Protect information of all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
Demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
Ensure compliance with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.
Continuously engage in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
Serve as a clinical resource for new house staff and provide service-specific orientation.
Report safety events and near misses.
Serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other healthcare professionals.
Serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates.
Collaborate on research, quality assurance, and performance improvement projects.
Assist with the formation of protocols for clinical practice or to further educational and clinical expertise.