Advanced Practice Clinician; NP or PA

Overview

Job Title:

Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Reason for Opening:
Understaffed

Duration:
Potential Hire

• Primary service areas:
  New Haven and Middlesex counties, Connecticut
• Travel occurs during scheduled work hours
• Up to three facilities per shift
• Reliable transportation required

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No on-call responsibilities
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

• Medical attire
• Scrub color not applicable

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, supports the Senior Community Care (SCC) program, a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated care to high-risk health plan members in facility-based settings. The APC serves as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, delivering high-quality medical care to senior living residents with complex medical, behavioral, social, and functional needs.

This role offers an opportunity to practice at the top of license in a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.

• Clinical Care and Assessment
  • Conduct comprehensive medical assessments for assigned members
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions
  • Provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring of patient status in long-term care settings
  • Perform physical assessments requiring standing, kneeling, and navigating varied living environments
• Care Planning and Coordination
  • Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team including nursing, social work, and facility staff
  • Participate in advanced illness management and advanced care planning discussions
  • Address end-of-life care needs with patients and caregivers in a compassionate and informed manner
  • Ensure continuity of care across multiple facilities
• Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care
  • Provide education related to chronic disease management, medications, and health maintenance
  • Support patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional challenges
• Documentation and Compliance
  • Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
  • Ensure appropriate ICD-10 coding for all conditions treated
  • Utilize electronic medical record systems proficiently
  • Adhere to regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards

• Licensure and Certification
  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of residence, or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • National board certification:
    • Nurse Practitioner:
      Certification through AANP or ANCC in one of the following:
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner
      • Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Physician Assistant:
      Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Active DEA license with prescriptive authority
  • Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law
• Education
  • Nurse Practitioner:
    Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Physician Assistant:
    Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Minimum education requirement:
    Master’s degree
• Physical and Functional Requirements
  • Ability to lift and transport a 30-pound bag in and out of a vehicle
  • Ability to navigate stairs and varied facility environments
  • Ability to sit, stand, and kneel to perform patient assessments
• Other Requirements
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination required in compliance with federal, state, local, and client regulations
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

• One or more years of clinical practice experience, preferably in a long-term care or senior living setting
• Experience caring for patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional needs
• Strong understanding of geriatrics and chronic disease management
• Experience with advanced illness and end-of-life discussions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems