NP Jobs in Ashford, CT

Day Kimball Health

Nurse Practitioner (APRN), 40 hours, Behavioral Health, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Putnam, CT! This full-time, exempt position offers 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) . Join a collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate outpatient mental health services to the residents of Connecticut's Quiet Corner. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community. Benefits & Perks Competitive Pay with weekly pay Earned Time Off (ETO) Paid holidays Sick Time Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Educational Assistance & Loan Reimbursement Up to $5,000/year for full-time employees Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness, Accident & Pet Insurance Career Growth Opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs, including appreciation events and Food Truck Fridays Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Job Summary: As a Nurse Practitioner (APRN), you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and other healthcare staff, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of our patients. In this role, you will demonstrate clinical leadership through direct patient care, collaboration and consultation with the healthcare team, patient and family education, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing compassionate care in a supportive outpatient behavioral health setting. Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Key Responsibilities: Assess, manages, prescribes, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic and pharmacological interventions for common illnesses according to standards of practice. Consults or makes referral to primary care physician, other health care professionals or agencies when a situation is beyond their level of expertise or when additional services are needed to coordinate their health care. Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Education and Experience Requirements: If licensed after 1999 must have Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health-NP Required Must have a nationally recognized certification to practice. Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required. Current Connecticut State RN/APRN Licensure. 2-3 years experience in clinical setting providing direct patient care required. Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical exam in order to establish a diagnosis. Ability to assess severity of patient’s illness and establish need/time for patient's evaluation. Ability to plan and care for patient’s identified problem including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, etc. Ability to consult with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines. Ability to form therapeutic relationships with patients. Demonstrate appropriate communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to maintain positive relationship with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel. Demonstrate leadership and advanced clinical decision making skills. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to diverse populations. Demonstrates responsibility for continual professional development and commitment to advanced practice nursing. Must be self-directed, creative and able to work independently. Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut . What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development. Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today. Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Fallon Health

Nurse Practitioner - Webster - Great Pay, Great benefits, Schedule M-F 8:30 - 5:00 PM - Great Job!

$150,000 - $170,000 / year
Overview About us: Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members--always-making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, we believe our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities allow us to better serve our members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and other characteristics that make people unique. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE— in the region. Brief summary of purpose: Manages a primary care panel of participants and provides continuity primary health care to PACE participants that reside in the community or long-term care setting with a focus on goal oriented, person-centered care, disease progression, disease prevention, wellness and management of chronic and episodic illness consistent with the participant’s goals of care. Works in close collaboration with all members of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Establishes realistic goals and helps develop and manage individualized plans of care with the IDT team for program participants. Provides primary health care to Summit ElderCare program participants focusing on disease prevention, wellness and management of chronic and episodic illness. Addresses advance directives in a participant-focused manner focusing on what matters most. Works in close collaboration with the program’s interdisciplinary team to establish realistic goals and care plans and develop and manage individualized plans of care for program participants. Responsibilities P rimary Job Responsibilities (include duties that represent 5% or more of employee's time) Performs post enrollment visits, biannual exams of participants and appropriately identifies and documents problems/issues in medical records Evaluates episodic illnesses and issues appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic orders Collaborates with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to manage episodic and chronic medical needs of participants Addresses and documents Advance Directives/MOLST discussion for participants a minimum of annually and when a change in participant condition occurs Performs diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing intervention as indicated Provides continuity in monitoring of chronic, stable illnesses Implements the participant plan of care in a safe and effective manner Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings Evaluates effectiveness of previously implemented treatment Conducts home and nursing home visits as indicated Maintains accurate documentation and coding of all services provided according to professional standards Identifies utilization and service delivery problems and participates in identifying a resolution Identifies grievances and brings forward to leadership Participates in quality assessment activities including but not limited to record reviews, outcome measurement and review/revision of policies and procedures Provides education and training to participants, caregivers and staff in relevant topics Acts a resource to program staff and participates in defining care standards and practices Serves on appropriate committees, participates in all site and provider staff meetings including behavioral rounds and psychiatric rounds as indicated. Enhances personal professional growth and self-development through participation in professional activities including educational programs, current literature, in-service programs, trainings and workshops. Maintains BLS certification and professional certification as appropriate. May be asked to perform other duties that align with Fallon Health’s mission, including but not limited to participation on clinical committees, providing education, quality initiatives and/or other activities. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree required. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practioners program License/Certifications: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Driving your personal motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position and the following requirements apply: Must possess a valid drivers’ license Must attest to no disqualifiers per Driver Safety Policy Must possess and provide proof of minimal state required auto insurance Must have reliable transportation Experience: One to three years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred with at least one year of experience in geriatric care. Experience working in a healthcare setting as a member of a professional clinical team. Experience with care coordination. Other: Satisfactory Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) results Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay range for this position is budgeted between $150,000 - $170,000 per year which reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with the role’s responsibilities. Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #P01
GoHealth Urgent Care

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Per Diem

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area. At Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team! Per diem requires commitment of 2 shifts/month. We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region . Job Summary Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary. Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred Required Licenses/Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills Strong communication and customer service skills Essential Functions Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives . Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job. Examining and treating patients Taking patients’ medical histories Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays Making diagnoses and prescribing medications Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting Recording progress notes for follow-up patients Educating and counseling patients Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care Each provider will work an anticipated four (4), eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care All other duties as assigned Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damarius.Ruiz@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare- GoHealth Urgent Care. Note : this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position . You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties . Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time . Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
GoHealth Urgent Care

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Per Diem

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area. At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team! We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care, emergency room experience, or high acute family medicine experience treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region . Job Summary Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary. Per Diem employes must be available to work 3 days in every 28 days block including 1 weekend shift. Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or One (1) year of Urgent Care setting experience required . Required Licenses/Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting preferred Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting etc. Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required . Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required . Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills Strong communication and customer service skills Essential Functions Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives . Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job. Examining and treating patients Taking patients’ medical histories Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays Making diagnoses and prescribing medications Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting Recording progress notes for follow-up patients Educating and counseling patients Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care Each provider will work an anticipated eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care All other duties as assigned Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damaris.ruiz@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care . Note : this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position . You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties . Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time . Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
UMass Memorial Health

Nurse Practitioner: Child and Family Psychiatric Services

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Hiring Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. As part of a large continuum of behavioral health services, this role focuses on providing treatment to children, adolescents, and their families across a broad spectrum of mental health needs. The Outpatient Nurse Practitioner will work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, and therapists. In this position, the provider will: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management Partner closely with families, schools, and care teams to support patient outcomes Participate in regular case reviews and team collaboration Work under the supervision of a psychiatrist in a highly integrated care model Have opportunities to engage across multiple clinical settings This organization offers strong support through in-service education, ongoing training, and supervision, along with very competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and dedicated continuing education time and allowance. I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Ability to establish working relationships with other human service providers 2. Fully prepared to present a patient care case in court 3. Conducts Mental health evaluations on all medical floors/ emergency care cent as needed, and provides appropriate care interventions 4. Works with the treatment team to analyze and interpret observations of patient’s behavior with information gathered about patient Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities: 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Graduation from an accredited graduate program in psychiatric nursing 2. Massachusetts censure as an advanced practice nurse 3. Board certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Association and recognized to practice in an expanded role by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Minimum of three years advanced clinical practice in psychiatric nursing. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: 1. Stand - 1/3 to 2/3 2. Walk - 1/3 to 2/3 3. Sit - 1/3 to 2/3 4. Talk or hear - 2/3 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3 6. Push/pull - 1/3 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 8. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: 1. Fumes or airborne particles - 1/3 2. Infectious diseases - 2/3 3. Physical +/or verbal abusiveness - 1/3 4. Rotating shifts - 1/3 5. PPE when indicated - 1/2 to 2/3 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
GoHealth Urgent Care

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant $15,000 sign on bonus (Open)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area. At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team! We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care, emergency room experience, or high acute family medicine experience treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region. Sign on bonus up to $15,000 for external candidates Market-leading compensation and benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues Enhanced Tuition Assistance Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health Generous Paid time off Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more Bonus: Monthly ( based on volumes ) & Quarterly ( based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics ) Shift Differentials apply in addition for evening and weekends Job Summary Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary. Job Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or One (1) year of Urgent Care setting experience required. Will consider 2 years of Family Medicine experience. Required Licenses/Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting preferred Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting etc. Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required. Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills Strong communication and customer service skills Essential Functions Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job. Examining and treating patients Taking patients’ medical histories Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays Making diagnoses and prescribing medications Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting Recording progress notes for follow-up patients Educating and counseling patients Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care Each provider will work an anticipated eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care All other duties as assigned Connect with us: Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damaris.ruiz@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care. Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Connecticut Children's

Backus Hospital-Physician Assistant/ Neonatal Nurse Practitioner-16 Hours

Independently completes thorough evaluations of term and premature newborns primarily in the Specialty Care Nursery. Develops and implements informed management plans encompassing complicated and atypical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Collaborates care and facilitates communication with the supervising physician and the inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Incorporates a broader organization awareness into decision-making and interpersonal relationships. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . Integrates a breadth of medical knowledge that includes complicated and atypical conditions to guide patient care, incorporating evidence-based practice and current literature to support care. Diagnostic Evaluation . Prioritizes and optimizes evaluation based on risks, benefits, indications, and alternatives to clarify the diagnosis(es). Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results while considering study limitations. Patient History. Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for complicated or atypical presentations in addition to the uncomplicated or typical. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Integrates clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) into a unifying diagnosis(es); reappraises in real time to avoid diagnostic error. Organize and prioritize patient care . Organizes, prioritizes, and collaborates with others on patient care responsibilities even when patient volume approaches the capacity of the individual or facility; anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Patient management . Develops and implements informed management plans for complicated and atypical diagnoses, in addition to common and typical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Applies full competency in core procedures. May assist in mentoring less experienced APPs in the performance of procedures. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and Communication Patient and family centered communication . Establishes a culturally competent and therapeutic relationship in straightforward and complex encounters with patients/families, including those with ambiguity and/or conflict. Elicits patient/family values and incorporates awareness of these in communications with patient/family and in patient care. Uses shared decision making with patient/family to make a personalized care plan. Interpersonal and team communication . Facilitates and maintains communication with supervising physician and inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Communication within Health Care System . Concisely documents updated, prioritized, diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, including anticipatory (preventive) guidance, in the patient record. Applies increased ability to identify areas for preventive counseling. Aligns type of communication with message to be delivered (e.g., direct and indirect) based on urgency and complexity. Practice–based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Critically appraises data and applies evidence, even in the face of uncertainty and conflicting evidence, to guide care tailored to the individual patient, including integrating patient preference. Contributes to evidence-based practice based on program needs. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth . Proactively seeks feedback. Designs and implements a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Models professional behavior and maintains composure in all circumstances. Proactively seeks guidance in new or unusually difficult circumstances. Constructively highlights to lead/manager concerns that impact the cohesiveness and well-being of the team. Proactively presents viable solutions for discussion. System-based practice Sys tem navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Coordinates inter-professional patient-centered care among different disciplines and specialties actively assisting families in navigating the health care system. Population and community health . Adapts practice to provide for the needs of and reduce health disparities of a specific patient population. Organizational View . Considers divisional impact of own decisions, especially in relation to improving patient care, systems and processes, and the overall culture and well-being of the organization. Constructively and proactively addresses considerations of others related to the same. Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC-PA ). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience): At least 5 years of neonatal APP experience. Preferred education & experience: n/a License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: A breadth of medical knowledge sufficient to independently develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for a range of presentations – through uncommon or atypical presentations and/or where clinical evidence is not straightforward. Ability to evaluate patient outcomes and implement new procedures and policies, as needed. Fully competent in performing the core procedures of the department. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions. Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in complex and stressful situations and in the midst of ambiguity or uncertainty. Skilled at effectively and proactively engaging patients/families in developing a care plan. Ability to facilitate and coordinate care across all levels of professionals and specialties. Professionalism, Organizational view: Understands and demonstrates in one’s decision-making and interrelationships a sensitivity to the considerations of the broader team