Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Full-time

Hartford, Connecticut

Exempt, Full Time Position

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.
• Applicants 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.

Language:
Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification: APRN or PA License in the state of Connecticut (Preferred)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.