19161474
New Britain General
New Britain, CT
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Description
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The Hospital of Central Connecticut is a Level 3 acute-care community teaching hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington. The Hospital of Central Connecticut strives for a balance of career and lifestyle. We offer a stimulating work environment that inspires Excellence, Safety, Caring, and Integrity. Join us in our vision to be nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care.
Surgical Services:
The Hospital of Central Connecticut’s Surgical Services is a growing department which covers multiple specialties. This team has an established record of excellence, with a Physician Assistant training program that has been in existence for over 30 years, and still retains some of the founding members.
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Role
Scope
Hartford HealthCare's The Hospital of Central
Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner to join a very
enthusiastic team in the Surgical Services unit. The successful candidate will
be responsible for various functions including first assisting in the operating
room, rounding, bedside procedures and consults. APPs will work in
collaboration with a number of surgeons. The service currently covers General,
Robotic, Thoracic, Vascular, ENT, Plastic with some coverage of Urology.
Shift: Full-time, Rotating Schedule (Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
Advanced Practitioners Enjoy
At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include:
Advanced Practitioner Requirements
Qualifications
Advanced Practitioner Requirements
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
3+ years working as a
First Assistant in the operating room is preferred. Robotic training is a plus.
This should not dissuade new graduates to apply as we understand work ethic
supersedes experience in certain situations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES:
Ability to read and
understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate
information. Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge
of the surgical procedures performed in the various surgical specialties and
the supplies and equipment used in those specialties. Knowledgeable in
practices involved in patient care as it relates to different disciplines and
disease states. Knowledge of medications and their reactions and
interactions; Counseling skills; well developed interpersonal skills; ability
to work independently; ability to work under pressure.
PROBLEM SOLVING AND
DECISION MAKING:
Good problem solving
and/or decision making skills. Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to react and perform under strict timelines and/or emergency
situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.