Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is inviting
Nurse Practitioners (APRN) with a passion for
Family Medicine Outpatient Primary Care to apply for a rewarding hospital employed opportunity. We are offering a thriving outpatient practice in the picturesque town of Ellington, Connecticut. Our team consists of skilled internal medicine physicians and dedicated medical assistant. ECHN practice promotes a work-life balance with a Monday through Friday daytime schedule and no call coverage or weekends. We are committed to providing top-quality care through adherence to evidence-based and a strong multidisciplinary team approach. At Eastern Connecticut Health Network, we foster an inspiring work environment where advanced interventions and therapeutic management are emphasized. Eastern Connecticut Health Network is dedicated to lifelong learning, work-life balance, and the delivery of compassionate clinical excellence.
About Eastern Connecticut Health Network:Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a distinguished community healthcare system that comprises two reputable acute-care hospitals:
Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital. Manchester Memorial Hospital is a full-service community hospital licensed for 249 inpatient beds, supported by approximately 400 physicians and advanced practitioners. Rockville General Hospital is also a full-service community hospital licensed for 102 beds. The network offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, a family birthing center with a level 3 neonatology unit, a family medicine residency program, a psychiatry residency program, multiple primary care outpatient practice sites, expert physician specialists, and other comprehensive inpatient clinical services. ECHN is home to a state-of-the-art cancer center and holds an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at both Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well as at several of ECHN's primary care practice sites. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has received numerous accolades, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2022 to 2024, Treatment of Respiratory Failure 2023 - 2025, Treatment of Sepsis 2023 - 2025, and Total Hip Replacement 2025. Additionally, Manchester Memorial Hospital has been awarded a 3 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Both hospitals are recognized as Primary Stroke Centers, having earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. The network offers robotic surgery, including the MAKO robotic-assisted knee-hip replacement system, and the Xi da Vinci Robot. ECHN has expanded its partnership with Jefferson Radiology, enhancing its diagnostic radiology services in collaboration with other esteemed programs.
Outstanding Eastern Connecticut Health Network Benefits: - Highly competitive salary with bonus productivity incentives for potential increase in earning opportunities
- Attractive Sign-on Bonus
- Robust benefits package includes options for 401k, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Exceptional paid time and sick time
- Continuing Medical Education - comprehensive package demonstrates our strong commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence, offering both dedicated CME time and a generous professional allowance
- Employer paid malpractice coverage
- Expert operations and a rewarding work environment within a supportive hospital system
- NCQA Recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home
- Free and convenient on-site parking, on-site laboratory, and medical imaging services
Requirements:- Graduate advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program must have 2 or more years of experience as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Connecticut License, Federal DEA, and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) or soon eligible
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE AND LOVE WHERE YOU WORK When you join
Eastern Connecticut Health Network, you will not only love where you work, but you will also love where you live. Eastern Connecticut boasts the natural beauty of the changing seasons, scenic rivers, and peaceful walking/hiking trails with breathtaking views. The area is populated by highly desirable, quaint family-oriented towns anchored by exemplary high-performance school systems, some of which are the best in New England, sprinkled with National Blue Ribbon Awarded Schools. If you enjoy city life, nearby Hartford and New Haven provide theater, music, and fine dining. Moreover, the region's ideal location is within driving distance of Boston; New York City; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod; and the nearby beautiful ocean shores of Connecticut. The scenic mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are popular for skiing in the winter and viewing the colorful foliage in the fall. It is a place where you can truly thrive in a rewarding career while pursuing your personal passions.
