Nurse Practitioner - PA / Critical Care Service

Company: New Britain General
Location: New Britain
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionJob Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40Job Shift: Shift 1Shift Details:Position, Duties, and ResponsibilitiesUnder the responsibility of the physician, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for duties within their area of competence in the direct care of inpatients. Midlevel practitioners admit and round on inpatients under the supervision of a physician. Evaluate the status of any assigned inpatient or outpatient by complete history and physical exam. Order appropriate lab tests, imaging studies, radiographic and other cardiac imaging studies, interpret lab, electrocardiographic and imaging studies. Initiate and write appropriate orders for the care of assigned medical patients including nursing care, nutrition, IV therapy, medications and dressing changes. Follow standard medical practices observed in the Department of Medicine, including delivery of patient care. Complete record keeping, observe strict confidentiality, and attend continuing medical conferences and patient review sessions. Follow standard medical practices observed in the Department of Medicine, including delivery of patient care.QualificationsEducation RequirementsMasters in Nursing or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant programCurrent CT APRN licenseNP ceritfied in Adult Acute CareMinimum RequirementsCurrent CT Controlled Substance RegistryMinimum of two years of experience as an RN, APRNPreferred QualificationsCritical-thinking skills, problem solving skills and communication skillsResponsiveness to patient and clinical needs - Customer service focusedAbility to prioritize and handle multiple tasksFlexibility in scheduling-ability to work all shiftsAbility to work on teams and to provide leadership to groups

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