Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant

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We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Master's Degree in Nursing with a defined clinical specialty.
• Required: Minimum of five years' experience in related clinical practice with demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.
• Required: Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut and current certification in a specialty from the American Nursing Association.
• Required: Passed the State of Connecticut approved Pharmacology course required in Master's Degree Program.
• Required: DEA licensure required for narcotic prescription.
• Required: Basic and life support certification and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS training).

JOB SUMMARY
The Advanced Practice Provider provides patient centered, culturally sensitive, quality care using evidence -based medicine in accordance with hospital policies and protocols. Works in collaboration with the clinical team to provide patient and family education and support. Adheres to granted clinical privileges and collaborative agreement with the collaborating physicians, care protocols, HFSC policy on APPs, and medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Job requires sitting/working at a desk and those functions associated with clinical tasks (reaching, bending and stretching to access drawers, records, shelves).
• Job involves carrying of documents, medical records, books, occasionally small equipment and medical procedures based on clinical specialties of the APRN, i.e. endoscopic care, intravenous and medication delivery systems, specialty authorizations, wound ostomy and fistula management. Fine manipulation is required for writing as well as some type of patient care techniques.
• Job requires visual/perceptive skills to perform above tasks. Job requires functional use of both upper/lower extremities.
• Job requires movement related to walking and standing, fine and gross manipulation related to these activities. May occasionally require pushing and pulling of up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, occasional squatting, kneeling, reaching forward and above shoulders, and twisting.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Job requires independent problem identification, abstract reasoning, adaptability to work environments and quick decision making. A high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception and concentration are necessary.
• Job requires the ability to interpret physical findings, laboratory results and subjective complaints in determination of an accurate and complete differential diagnosis, assessment strategy, and treatment plan in collaboration with the appropriate physician.
• Job requires the ability to set appropriate priorities and accurately triage clinical problems.
• Tasks require legibility, spelling accuracy, logical sentence and paragraph organization. A working knowledge of, and familiarity with, professional (medical) terms and definitions is required.
• Job requires a high level of communication skills including the expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening, and the ability to dialogue with multiple parties is necessary.
• Job requires the ability to comprehend lengthy and complex messages, or paragraphs, and to follow multi-stage and three step commands.
• Job requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with all units of measure including decimal fractions, compute ratio, rate and percent, draw bar graphs, perform basic arithmetic operations involving American monetary units.

WORK DEMANDS

• Job requires high level of independent judgement and ability to function effectively during periods which may be stressful.
• Job requires working primarily indoors and interdependently with others.
• Conditions are often noisy with frequent exposure to odors and/or body fluids/blood borne pathogens.
• Job requires occasionally being on-call and/or responding to emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs complete history and physical examinations upon admission, annually including pre-operative assessment.
• Provides assessment, triage and therapeutic management of patients’ needs. Requests appropriate consults as needed.
• Orders and/or obtains all appropriate laboratory, radiological, and specialized tests to evaluate patients.
• Implements care plans in collaboration with clinical team.
• Consults with patient, family and, as needed, appropriately qualified physician on care plans. Provides patient/family counseling and education.
• Assists during procedures as privledged.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of all clinical interventions in a clear and objective manner.
• Participates and identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and outcome during daily practice, special projects and per review activities
• Performs other duties as assigned as related to the APP role.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $55.68 to $86.28. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.

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