A Connecticut-based healthcare center is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) for a promising opportunity with their growing Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In this role, the ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for planning and delivering care for complex multiple ICU patients, including, trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, and other critical care patients as the service needs dictate.

Responsibilities:

The ICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple patients with varied critical illness
• Performing comprehensive physical assessments
• Interpretation of diagnostic results
• Hemodynamic/ventilator management
• Taking daily progress notes
• Performing patient/family education and meetings
• Handling other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• NYS licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Federal DEA, and CT Controlled Substance registration
• ACLS certification
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Critical Care/Stepdown and Surgical experience