NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Nurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) -

• Exempt
• Direct Hire
• Full Time
• Department: Adult Medicine
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Will consider a PA candidate who is open to work 2 or 3 days in a week who is fluent in Spanish.
• Location: Hartford, Connecticut

1. This Health Organization provides comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, offering a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Their goal is to offer 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. Their dedicated staff demonstrate the good they can do on a daily basis when they provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. They want to help patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.
2. Seeking an experienced APRN/NP for an Adult Medicine clinic. 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.

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

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 must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Participates in the 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

They require all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Language:

• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Minimum Education -

• Master's Degree

License/Certification:

• APRN or PA License in the state of Connecticut (Preferred).

About the area:

• Hartford, Connecticut, is the state's capital and one of its oldest cities, with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Known as the "Insurance Capital of the World," Hartford is a major center for the insurance industry. The city features a mix of historical landmarks, including the Mark Twain House and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, as well as cultural attractions like the Wadsworth Atheneum, one of the oldest public art museums in the U.S. Hartford also has a vibrant downtown area with parks, restaurants, and entertainment options.