Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Full-Time (Urgent Care - Middletown, CT)

· competitive compensation

·generous paid time off and good work-life balance

·reimbursement for CME, license, DEA

·malpractice coverage provided

Summary:

The primary function of the advanced practice provider (APP) is to provide team-based care and management of urgent care patients under the clinical supervision of the collaborative physician.

To provide high-quality and efficient patient care to Middlesex Health Urgent Care patients. Must be familiar and comfortable with diagnosing and treating patients.

Requires independent decision-making, with immediate access to collaborate with other clinicians as appropriate and necessary

Involved in all aspects of care from obtaining a detailed history, performing physical examinations, development and implementation of treatment plans, prescription of medications, ordering and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as well as performing some procedures

Strong communication skills, detailed oriented, and ability to work together as a team

Experience working with a diverse patient population (multicultural environment, with patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds)

Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation). Adheres to all Absolutes (Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment).

Patient Education: Provides education regarding patient conditions and treatments Identifies learning needs of patients and families and provides education to meet those needs

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum qualifications for APRN: MSN, Graduate of Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree Program Current BLS Certification

Obtain and maintain privileges at Middlesex Health

Minimum qualifications for Physician Assistant: PA certification Current BLS Certification

Obtain and maintain privileges at Middlesex Health

Middlesex Health

Based in Middletown, Conn., Middlesex Health, a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, includes Middlesex Hospital, a not-for-profit magnet hospital with 275 beds, and two Middlesex Health Cancer Center locations. It also features three emergency departments and two urgent care centers, along with many other programs and services. surgical specialists and other employees work to meet the needs of the Middlesex County and Connecticut shoreline communities.