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Job description
Job Title
Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Reason for Opening
Understaffed
Duration: Potential Hire
Location and Travel Requirements
Primary service areas: New Haven and Middlesex counties, Connecticut
Travel occurs during scheduled work hours
Up to three facilities per shift
Reliable transportation required
Schedule Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No on-call responsibilities
No weekends
No holidays
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Dress Code Medical attire
Scrub color not applicable
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, supports the Senior Community Care (SCC) program, a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated care to high-risk health plan members in facility-based settings. The APC serves as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, delivering high-quality medical care to senior living residents with complex medical, behavioral, social, and functional needs.
This role offers an opportunity to practice at the top of license in a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Assessment Conduct comprehensive medical assessments for assigned members
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions
Provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring of patient status in long-term care settings
Perform physical assessments requiring standing, kneeling, and navigating varied living environments
Care Planning and Coordination Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team including nursing, social work, and facility staff
Participate in advanced illness management and advanced care planning discussions
Address end-of-life care needs with patients and caregivers in a compassionate and informed manner
Ensure continuity of care across multiple facilities
Patient and Caregiver Education Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care
Provide education related to chronic disease management, medications, and health maintenance
Support patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional challenges
Documentation and Compliance Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
Ensure appropriate ICD-10 coding for all conditions treated
Utilize electronic medical record systems proficiently
Adhere to regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards
Required Qualifications
Licensure and Certification Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain prior to start date
National board certification: Nurse Practitioner: Certification through AANP or ANCC in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant: Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Active DEA license with prescriptive authority
Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law
Education Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Minimum education requirement: Master's degree
Physical and Functional Requirements Ability to lift and transport a 30-pound bag in and out of a vehicle
Ability to navigate stairs and varied facility environments
Ability to sit, stand, and kneel to perform patient assessments
Other Requirements Access to reliable transportation
Full COVID-19 vaccination required in compliance with federal, state, local, and client regulations
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred Qualifications One or more years of clinical practice experience, preferably in a long-term care or senior living setting
Experience caring for patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional needs
Strong understanding of geriatrics and chronic disease management
Experience with advanced illness and end-of-life discussions
Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems
#PHC
For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Worksite address
guilford, CT, 06437, US
Who can apply
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