Clinical Assistant - Norwich, CT, United States - Hartford Healthcare (HHC)

Description

Job
Schedule:
Per Diem


Job Shift:
Shift 1


Shift Details:
Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships
Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renter's insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more
Family care benefits through including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets

Hartford Healthcare is seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Surgical Critical Care team at Backus Hospital.

The Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) will be an essential part of the multidisciplinary team that plans and delivers care for complex surgical and trauma patients in the critical care and stepdown units at Backus Hospital.

The APP will be expected to function independently with support, rounding and performing procedures on SICU and surgical stepdown patients while the acute care surgeon is available by phone.

Role :
Open to Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Inpatient, surgery, critical care


Schedule:
Per diem

Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice:

• Dedicated support and voice for our for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice
• Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit , fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut
• With tools like EPIC , Hartford HealthCare's state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction

Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients.

In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists.

About Hartford HealthCare:

• Honored as a " Best Organizations for Leadership Development " by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)
• Prestigiously named one of the " Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut " by the Becker's Hospital Review
• Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)

Training :
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Experience : 2+ years experience in critical care and/or surgery