Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA)#26-02478

$2,800/week

Guilford, CT

Nurse Practitioner

Onsite

53 weeks Job Description

Day Shift

8 hours/day

5 days/week

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Job Title Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Reason for Opening Understaffed

Duration:

Potential Hire Location and Travel Requirements

Primary service areas: New Haven and Middlesex counties, Connecticut

Travel occurs during scheduled work hours

Up to three facilities per shift

Reliable transportation required

Schedule

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

Dress Code

Medical attire

Scrub color not applicable

Position Summary 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. Primary Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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