Location:Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a vibrant coastal city experience with rich cultural diversity and a thriving arts scene, all while being conveniently situated along the Long Island Sound. Its prime location provides easy access to New York City and the greater New England region, making it an attractive destination for professionals seeking both career opportunities and an engaging lifestyle.
Facility:This well-established medical center is part of one of Connecticut's largest non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems, recognized as one of the "Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut." The facility offers state-of-the-art clinical technology through EPIC, dedicated support for Advanced Practice Providers, and a strong commitment to provider development through mentorship, orientation programs, and continuous learning opportunities.
Opportunity:Advanced Practitioners - Hospitalist/Emergency
Job Details:- Join a collaborative, patient-centered team as a Pediatric Hospitalist/Newborn Nursery provider
- Open to Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (APRN) and Physician Assistants (PA)
- 100% inpatient setting focused on Pediatric Hospitalist and Newborn Nursery care
- Round on newborns and attend both scheduled and emergent c-sections
- Manage phototherapy for newborns requiring treatment
- Occasionally perform pediatric consults to the ED or inpatient floors
- Stabilize newborns for transport as needed
- 24/7 neonatologist support available
- 24-hour shifts with full-time or part-time scheduling options available
- No call required
- Perform routine physical examinations and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial treatment plans
- Develop plans for further evaluation of health needs in collaboration with physician(s) and care team members, including referrals to specialists
- Requires an unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in an inpatient pediatrics, hospitalist, or newborn nursery setting required
- Training as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant required
Compensation:Employed salary with benefits.
