DescriptionNurse Practitioner (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) - Adult MedicineAnnual Salary: *** $135,000 - $161,000***(Range indicated applies to full-time candidates with 8+ years of experience)
The successful candidate will:- Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure
- Have or be eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registration
- Have a deep knowledge of nursing theory and practice or physician assistant theory and practice coupled with a record of providing high quality, comprehensive, professional clinical care to patients according to established standards, protocols and practices.
- Possess the ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment.
- Have skill taking medical history, assessing medical conditions and interpreting findings.
- Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.
- Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentation
- Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures
- Be comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systems
- Be willing to perform other duties as assigned.
- Candidates with 8 years' experience working in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care are preferred.
- All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:- Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Malpractice and CME
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Competitive Pay
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Worker's Compensation
- Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more
