Nurse Practitioner or PA-C

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

General Purpose: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide same day and rapid access care for primary care patients in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale Health. Yale Health is a Joint Commission-recognized Medical Home.

The PA-C or NP will provide quality rapid access care as needed for patients in the context of a patient-centered medical home. They will also provide urgent care in our Acute Care Department as back-up to dedicated AC staff, as necessary. Ensures safe, effective and timely communication and hand-offs to primary care clinicians, according to departmental guidelines and participates in cross-coverage for absent primary care team members

The position will work collaboratively with team members to develop and maintain team-based care by participating in team meetings, rotating leadership responsibility and contributing to performance improvement projects. Adheres to departmental and organizational standards of patient service and responsiveness, including but not limited to timely and appropriate communication of test results and timely response to patient messages. Adheres to organizational standards of medical documentation within the Yale Health electronic health record (Epic) including but not limited to, timely completion of notes, appropriate documentation of non-visit-related transactions and appropriate and timely management of Epic in basket. Participate in rotation for weekend and holiday coverage in Acute Care. Abide by Yale Health Code of Conduct and all relevant policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience: Master’s Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education. CT ARPN license (or eligible) with ANA certification OR CT PA license (or eligible).

Qualifications:
• Experience in clinical practice, preferably adult urgent care and/or primary care. CPR certification.
• Demonstrate comfort with broad spectrum of urgent care complaints in adults of all ages, including but not limited to musculoskeletal, cardiac, pulmonary, dermatological issues.
• Prescriptive privileges in the State of Connecticut, Federal DEA license and CT DCP license for prescription of controlled substances.
• Well-developed assessment, interviewing, counseling, problem-resolution and crisis intervention skills. Well developed oral and written communication, organizational and training skills. Comprehensive knowledge of state, federal, hospital and university regulations related to administering medications and maintaining appropriate medical records.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Ability to work positively and respectfully with a diverse patient population. Flexibility and willingness to move between departments as necessary. Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability.
• Preferred Education and Experience: 3 years' experience in clinical practice, preferably adult urgent care and/or primary care; skill with minor surgical procedures, e.g., I&D, suturing.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at http://bit.ly/2qPXqQC Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

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