APRN or Physician Assistant for Skilled Nursing Facilities - PC WH - Stamford

Pacific Medical Centers

$110K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate prepared APRN with national certification through AANP or ANCC
  • Valid Connecticut RN and APRN license required
  • DEA and Connecticut controlled substance license needed
  • Experience in geriatric care
  • Familiarity with EHR systems for record-keeping
  • PA must have state license and certification, with no specific experience required

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical care to rehabilitative and long-term care patients
  • Analyze medical history and conditions to determine suitable treatment plans
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to identify patient health issues
  • Prescribe medications and treatment based on clinical assessments
  • Document findings and care plans in the medical record promptly
  • Collaborate with nursing facility teams on comprehensive care planning
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care and discharge needs

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule for improved work-life balance
  • Autonomous working environment for professional growth
  • Pay for performance model to incentivize high-quality care
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive team focused on complex patient needs
  • Involvement in direct patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $200,000.00 a year with quarterly bonus opportunity

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

Flu Vaccine Considerations
Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

An Internal Medical Group has an opportunity for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a Physician Assistant (PA) to work in Skilled Nursing Facilities in the Stamford area. This is an excellent opportunity for those that enjoy a flexible work schedule, working autonomously, and accelerate in a pay for performance environment.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities contracted with PACT, LLC.

Essential Function
  • Provide medical care to a complex patient population in the short term rehab and long term care setting
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and examination to determine best care for acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs
  • Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions
  • Record in medical record the physical findings, formulated plans, and prognosis based on patient's condition within appropriate time frame
  • Coordinate with the nursing facility care planning team in the development of comprehensive care plan
  • Communicate with patients and family members regarding admission, care plan, discharge needs, prognosis/end of life care as needed
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives , and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards

Education and Experience

APRN
  • The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is masters or doctorate prepared
  • Certified Nationally as a Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC .
  • The Nurse Practitioner must have possession of a valid (Connecticut) license as a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and be certified as a y) Nurse Practitioner by an approved certifying body.
  • DEA, and Ct controlled substance license
  • Experience working with elderly patient population
  • Experience working with EHR

PA
  • Physician Assistant Certification
  • State License
  • Any years of experience
  • Experience working with EHR

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