Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Role: Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Hartford, CT
Type: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Adult Medicine

Job Description:

• Facility is seeking an experienced APRN/Nurse Practitioner for our Adult Medicine clinic. The APRN/NP provides comprehensive primary health care, including health promotion and disease prevention, and collaborates with department physicians. The role includes referring patients to specialists as needed and delivering high-quality, culturally competent care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary health care, including health promotion and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with department physicians and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
• Take medical histories, assess medical conditions, and interpret findings.
• Communicate effectively with patients, peers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• Make evidence-based clinical decisions and adhere to quality measures.
• Utilize electronic health records and other computer systems effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and completed an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Valid State of Connecticut licensure.
• Eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registration.
• Deep knowledge of nursing or physician assistant theory and practice.
• Proven experience in providing high-quality, professional clinical care.
• Ability to deliver culturally competent care in a collaborative environment.
• Skill in medical history taking, condition assessment, and findings interpretation.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Comfortable with electronic health records and computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.
• APRN or PA License in the state of Connecticut is preferred.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

• All new employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to starting employment, unless approved for a reasonable accommodation.