Palliative Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About the Role

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Palliative Care team. The Advanced Practitioner (APP) will work in collaboration with the attending physician and members of the interdisciplinary care team to deliver expert palliative care services to patients and their families living with chronic serious or acute life-threatening illness, or those nearing end of life.

The APP is an expert in pain and symptom management, seeking to optimize patient function and quality of life within the limits of the disease process, while considering factors such as fear, communication barriers, economic issues, and cultural traditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients under established guidelines and in collaboration with the practice physician(s).
• Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, including referrals to other health team members or specialists.
• Provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols.
• Identify problems outside of their scope of practice and refer appropriately to a physician.

Schedule

Full-time, weekdays only. No nights, weekends, or holidays. Flexible scheduling options available.

Location

The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. Setting: Inpatient, Palliative Care.

Requirements

• Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible).
• Training: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• 1+ years’ experience in palliative care preferred.
• National Board Certification in Palliative Care preferred.

Benefits

• Dedicated support and voice for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice.
• Access to Hartford HealthCare’s state-of-the-art clinical and informatics technology, including EPIC, to promote improved patient outcomes and streamlined continuity of care.
• 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 Becker's Hospital Review.
• Continuous development opportunities through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), 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.