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Backus Hospital-Physician Assistant/ Neonatal Nurse Practitioner-28 Hours

Connecticut Children's

#Healthcare #Physician Assistant #Pediatrics #APP #NCCPA #NRP #Neonatal Nurse Practitioner #Patient care #Neonatal Resuscitation Provider #Connecticut Children's #Specialty Care Nursery #Medical management

Part Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Norwich, Connecticut

Quick overview

Independently evaluate term and premature newborns in the Specialty Care Nursery and develop comprehensive management plans for complex diagnoses. Facilitate communication and coordinate care with the supervising physician and the inter-professional team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires a graduate degree in nursing or an accredited physician assistant program, along with at least 5 years of neonatal APP experience. Must hold current licensure in Connecticut or New York and obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification within 3 months of hire.

postgraduate degreeCommunicationTriageCare coordinationPatient advocacyInter-professional collaborationPatient evaluationMedical documentationNeonatal careClinical decision-makingNeonatal resuscitationDifferential diagnosisManagement plans

Job description

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.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.