Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA)

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA)

This employer participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

Job Description

We are seeking APRN/NP with at least 8 years of experience for our Adult Medicine clinic. The APRN/Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary health care including health promotion and disease prevention activities for our patients. The incumbent provides specialized care in collaboration with department physicians and refers patients to consultants for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment procedures as appropriate.

The successful candidate will:

Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved nurse practitioner program.

Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure

Have or be eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registration

Have a deep knowledge of nursing theory and practice or physician assistant theory and practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according to established standards, protocols and practices.

Possess the ability to provide cultural competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.

Have skill taking medical history, assessing medical conditions and interpreting findings.

Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.

Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentation

Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures

Be comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systems

Be willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Candidates with 1-2 years' experience working in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care are preferred.

All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

NHSC Loan Repayment Program

Productivity bonus

Paid Malpractice and CME

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Competitive Pay

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs

Worker's Compensation

Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

This employer is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Worksite address

hartford, CT, 06112, US

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