Nurse Practitioner Surgery Pre-Admissions Testing

Company: ENP Network
Location: Meriden
Posted on: October 9, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut (THOCC) is a 414-bed, 32-bassinet, acute-care community teaching hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington. The hospital was created with the 2006 merger of the former New Britain General and Bradley Memorial hospitals. Affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery and a wide variety of specialties. Nurse Practitioner Role Scope * The Nurse Practitioner provides pre-admissions testing for surgical patients at The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center * Responsible for coordinating pre-op care including H & P's, and all required patient testing prior to procedures * Consults with collaborating providers and specialists when necessary in an effort to achieve the best possible patient outcome. * Oversees patient care as wells as administrative responsibilities including annual performance evaluations and standard operating procedures to support a LEAN organization; standardize care, reduce waste, improve patient and provider satisfaction and reduce preventable readmissions. * Performs / completes accurate pre-operative physical exams in accordance with established licensure and certification. * Selectively orders and interprets appropriate laboratory studies, X-rays, EKGs and other diagnostic tests and procedures. * Participates in system-wide councils in an effort to standardize care provided by the Pre-Admission Center(s) across the system. * Drives initiatives to improve surgical outcomes; reduce preventable readmissions, increase patient and provider satisfaction, improve patient outcomes, build relationships with community and hospital providers and increase revenue to the organization. Schedule: 4 shifts / 32 hours per week within the Central Region of Hartford HealthCare which includes The Hospital of Central Connecticut, MidState Medical Center, and potentially satellite locations. Advanced Practitioners Enjoy * No call, weekends, no holidays! * A collegial atmosphere * Competitive compensation * Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans * Generous Paid-Time Off * Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice * LEAN process improvement to drive quality outcomes and positively enhance both the patient and the provider experience. Qualifications Advanced Practitioner Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's program * Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Connecticut * Experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care or surgery required We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 32 Schedule: Part-time (2 - 39 hours)

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