Family Nurse Practitioner – Southbury, CT

Family Nurse Practitioner

A well-established, not-for-profit community hospital is seeking a family nurse practitioner (FNP) to join its outpatient primary care practice in Southbury, Connecticut. Candidates with a strong background in primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine will be considered.

This is a full-time, permanent outpatient-focused position providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan, with the opportunity to manage a wide range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and other chronic and acute illnesses. Both experienced nurse practitioners and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

This organization is a 160-bed acute care hospital serving a large regional population and is nationally recognized for its patient-centered approach to care. It is affiliated with leading academic institutions and has received multiple awards for clinical excellence, patient safety, and workplace quality.

Essential responsibilities include providing comprehensive primary care services, conducting routine physical exams, managing acute and chronic conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, educating patients, collaborating with teams, maintaining documentation, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include a master's or doctorate degree in nursing, board certification as a family nurse practitioner, active Connecticut APRN license, experience open to both providers and graduates, strong communication and clinical decision-making skills.

Compensation and work environment offer a competitive package with productivity incentives, an outpatient-only practice with a predictable schedule, strong work-life balance, an established patient base, a supportive team, and access to modern facilities.