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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-40 hours-Location Varies-New Britain, Meriden, and Hartford

Connecticut Children's

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Physician Assistant #DEA Registration #Pediatrics #NCCPA #NRP #Neonatal Nurse Practitioner #Clinical Evaluation #Differential Diagnosis #Neonatal Resuscitation Provider #Well Newborn Nurseries

Full Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 10 days ago

Location

Meriden, Connecticut

Quick overview

Independently perform thorough evaluations of newborns in Well Newborn Nurseries and develop informed management plans for atypical diagnoses. Collaborate with supervising physicians and inter-professional teams to optimize patient care and triage urgent issues.

Requirements summary

Requires a graduate degree in nursing or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with at least 5 years of neonatal APP experience. Must hold current licensure in Connecticut or New York and obtain NRP certification within 3 months of hire.

postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTriagePatient EngagementPatient Care CoordinationClinical ProceduresCrisis ManagementInter-professional CollaborationMedical Decision MakingDifferential DiagnosisManagement Planning

Job description

Independently completes thorough evaluations of newborns primarily in the Well Newborn Nurseries.
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.