What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP, Primary Care, Outpatient, Waterford position at Yale New Haven Health and Careers?
Job Posting Title: APP, Primary Care, Outpatient
Location: Waterford, CT
Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Scheduled Hours: 24 hours
Position Type: Part-Time
EMR System: EPIC
Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?
Excellent work environment – Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.
Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!
Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a sign-on bonus. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.
Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.
Employment Perks- Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physician. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.
As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including obtaining detailed medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Prescribe medications, order therapies, and manage medical devices according to state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Provide patient education and counseling regarding health maintenance, disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Evaluate and manage common acute illnesses (e.g., upper respiratory infections, influenza) and chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, asthma).
- Perform minor office procedures as trained and within scope of practice.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
- Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource for medical staff and participate in educational activities as needed.
- Provide age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan, from infants to geriatrics.
- Manage referrals to specialists and coordinate follow-up care.
- Maintain current knowledge of family medicine best practices and engage in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty/service line is preferred but not required.
APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS hospital and go through the Medical Staff credentialing process. To be eligible, evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided. This includes obtaining appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process.
Licensure
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification.
Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty. OR Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
Additional Information:
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran