Backus Hospital-Physician Assistant/ Neonatal Nurse Practitioner-16 Hours

About the role

Independently completes thorough evaluations of term and premature newborns primarily in the Specialty Care Nursery. 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.

Responsibilities

• Medical knowledge and procedures: A breadth of medical knowledge sufficient to independently develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for a range of presentations – through uncommon or atypical presentations and/or where clinical evidence is not straightforward.
• Evaluates patient outcomes and implements new procedures and policies, as needed.
• Fully competent in performing the core procedures of the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA ).
• Minimum experience: At least 5 years of neonatal APP experience.

Preferred education & experience

n/a

License and/or Certification

• Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions.
• Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in complex and stressful situations and in the midst of ambiguity or uncertainty. Skilled at effectively and proactively engaging patients/families in developing a care plan. Ability to facilitate and coordinate care across all levels of professionals and specialties.
• Professionalism, Organizational view: Understands and demonstrates in one’s decision-making and interrelationships a sensitivity to the considerations of the broader team.

About Us

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.