APRN or Physician Assistant for Skilled Nursing Facilities - PC WH - Hartford

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut (PACT, LLC) is a multi-specialty Physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

An Internal Medicine Group has an opportunity for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to work in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Hartford area. This is an excellent opportunities for individuals who enjoy a flexible work schedule, working autonomously, and thriving in a pay-for-performance environment.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities contracted with PACT, LLC.

Essential Function

• Provide medical care to a complex patient population in the short term rehab and long term care setting
• Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care for acute and chronic medical conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions
• Record in medical record the physical findings, formulated plans, and prognosis based on patient’s condition within appropriate time frame
• Coordinate with the nursing facility care planning team in the development of comprehensive care plan
• Communicate with patients and family members regarding  admission, care plan, discharge needs, prognosis/end of life care as needed
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

Education and Experience

APRN

• The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is masters or doctorate prepared
• Certified Nationally as a Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC .
• The Nurse Practitioner must have possession of a valid (Connecticut) license as a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and be certified as a y) Nurse Practitioner by an approved certifying body.
• DEA, and Ct controlled substance license
• Experience working with elderly patient population
• Experience working with EHR

PA

• Physician Assistant Certification
• State License
• Any years of experience
• Experience working with EHR

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