Senior Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant​/Adult Medicine

Position: Senior Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant / Adult Medicine
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Adult Medicine
M-F no weekends or evenings
8:30-5:30

Location:

Hartford, Connecticut
$135k - $160k and comprehensive benefits including:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance - LOW COST
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

The APRN/Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary health care including health promotion and disease prevention activities for 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.