Surgery Nights - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Position Details: Midstate Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join our talented and enthusiastic surgery team! The successful candidate will be responsible for first-assisting in the operating room, rounding, bedside procedures, admissions, discharges and consults. APPs will work in collaboration with a number of surgeons. The service currently covers General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, with some coverage of Orthopedics, and Vascular. This is a unique opportunity to join a seasoned team with ample experience and a high level of autonomy!

Role: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Location: 435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT

Setting: Inpatient, surgery

Schedule: Full-time, nights. Ask about our flexible scheduling options! Call schedule : No call Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice: Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practicedirected by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction About Hartford HealthCare: Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice MidState Medical Center Serving the community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for its patients, community, and employees alike. Earning top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, MidState provides the highest quality level of care while also being the only hospital in Connecticut to offer all private patient rooms and free parking for all patients and staff Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners Role Scope: Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician.

Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)

Experience: at least 1+ year of experience in a surgery or related setting

Experience: 2+ years in a surgery setting