Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantNurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Adult MedicineHartford, ConnecticutExempt, Full Time PositionDepartment: Adult MedicineThe successful candidate will:Be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved nurse practitioner program.Possess valid State of Connecticut licensureHave or be eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registrationHave 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 cultural 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 documentationBe able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measuresBe comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systemsBe willing to perform other duties as assigned.Candidates with 1-2 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.Language: Spanish (Preferred)License/Certification: APRN or PA License in the state of Connecticut (Preferred)Skills and CertificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed an approved Nurse Practitioner program