Endocrinology Inpatient - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / PA

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: New Britain
Posted on: February 13, 2021

Job Description:

Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work where every moment matters. Everyday, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thingin common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We inviteyou to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.--TheHospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospitalwhich provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in generalmedicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties.--Backed bya talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticutprovides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patientsfrom birth through the end of life.--Advanced Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant Role Scope --

• TheAPP works within an inpatient setting providing care to endocrinology patients
• Assimilatesthe mission, goals and objectives of Hartford Healthcare systems into astructured approach that allows for the opportunity to provide excellentservice, high quality care and fiscal integrity.
• Providesvision and leadership for endocrine care with attention to continuous qualityimprovement and cost effective outcomes.
• Servesas the professional resource and liaison to the hospital's central region'sinpatient endocrine care program and initiates planned change in healthcaredelivery as needed.
• Coordinatesthe development and maintenance of inpatient diabetesprotocols/care-paths/order sets.
• Providescoaching, mentoring, peer review and guidance to health care providers in theprovision of endocrine care.
• Maintainspersonal proficiency of specialty competency and education skills in order toserve as an ongoing resource for team members, physicians and other staff.
• Maintainsfamiliarity with current national standards for recognition developed by theJoint Commission and evidence based practice developed by the American DiabetesAssociation and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.Continually reviews program and processes to assure that all program sitescomply with these requirements.
• Activelyparticipates in the work of the HHC Endocrine Collaborative Council.
• Developsand implements provider education and in-services as needed.
• Identifiesopportunities to improve patient/customer experience. Participates inprojects/programs designed to enhance service delivery and patient/customersatisfaction and ensure patient safety. Advanced Practitioners EnjoyAt Hartford HealthCare experiencedpractitioners are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeedthrough on the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include:--
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Matching 401k, tieredmedical, dental, and vision plans--
  • Generous Paid-Time Off
  • Reimbursement for CME,professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
  • State of the art clinical and informatics technology.
  • LEAN process improvementto drive quality outcomes and positively enhance both the patient and the providerexperience.
  • Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship--
  • Leadership developmentopportunities through Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership DevelopmentInstitute
    Qualifications AdvancedPractitioner Qualifications --
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Master's program preferred
  • Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Physician Assistant-- in the state of Connecticut
  • Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Board Certification as an acute care nurse practitioner required
  • 2+ years working within EndocrinologyWe take great care of careers.With locationsaround the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for careerdevelopment and growth.-- Here, you arepart of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring newtechnologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men,women and children.-- We know that athriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitivebenefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.-- Every moment matters.-- And this is your moment.

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