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Breast Surgery Ctr APRN

Nurse Practitioner needed for busy Breast Surgeons Private Practice located in Fairfield/Bridgeport, CT to work independently and collaboratively, with physician on complex breast patients. Responsibilities include direct patient management with post-operative care, education and high-risk evaluation. Assess the physical status of patients, health history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, and diagnose independently with guidance from physician. Candidate is able to demonstrate empathy, compassion, good organizational and communication skills.One (1) year APRN experience; surgical experience desired and must be licensed to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut.

The ED Crisis Unit is designed to provide a safe environment to quickly and professionally assess psychiatric conditions, develop a rapid stabilization plan and then refer the patient to the most appropriate, least restrictive available level of care. The ED Crisis Unit is a 7-bed unit and will be opened 365 days a year, 24 hours daily. The APRN Unit Coordinator provides and directs the delivery of psychiatric services in collaboration with Emergency Physicians and under the supervision of a delegated Psychiatrist. The APRN is an independently licensed clinician who is responsible and accountable for the research based knowledge, skills, and experience to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide case management for clients with psychiatric and chemical dependency problems. The APRN therapeutically intervenes in complicated mental health problems using psychotherapy, medication management, and other interventions. The APRN consults with other healthcare providers to influence the care of patients, affect change in systems, and enhance the ability of others to provide healthcare. The APRN functions as a clinical leader and as a resource and preceptor for other staff, in program development in guiding group decision-making, in implementing plans, and improving quality of care. The APRN will have both clinical and administrative responsibilities but the primary role will be patient care in the Crisis Unit. Flexible scheduling - needs are 7 days a week 24/hr per day. The primary hours for the role will be Monday Friday 7AM 4 PM.Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in Connecticut. Must be licensed by the state of Connecticut as an APRN

Geriatrics Emergency Medicine Service

SUMMARY: A nurse practitioner or CNS who provides screening, assessment, consultation, and intervention for elderly patients who arrive in the Emergency Department. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Clinically assess Emergency Department (ED) patients who are elderly (65+).2. Communicate patient progress and issues with ED physician and collaborate to develop treatment plans for elderly patients.3. Communicate patient diagnosis, progress, and treatment plans to elderly residential facilities and family members. 4. Collect and maintain data regarding care and outcomes of elderly patients who present to the ED.5. Provide ED clinical staff and students with formal and informal education regarding the care of elderly patients who present to the ED. 6.Participate in Quality Improvement activities related to the care of elderly patients who present to the ED.7.Provide clinical interventions as needed for elderly patients who present to the Job Specifications:-Registered Nurse with Masters Degree in Geriatric Nursing-Certified in Geriatric nursing as a clinical specialist-APRN licensure-Certified as a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the State of Connecticut-Minimum 3 5 years clinical experience related to Geriatric nursing-Experience in Emergency nursing beneficial

Clinical Charge Capture Specialist Category: Administration/Technical Description: Mill Hill Medical Consultants, a 97 provider multispecialty group practice, seeks a full time charge capture and coding specialist. Review billing and coding processes to ensure completeness and accuracy. Responsible for physician chart review, internal and external chart audits. Develop and implement coding education and training programs for physicians, midlevel providers, practice staff and billing staff. Applicant must have three to five years coding experience in a private practice, faculty practice plan, or hospital. Must be able to travel locally to practice sites and work independently.Education: Certified Coder, Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Attending Physician

Unique opportunity for BP/BC Emergency Medicine Physician. Due to increased volume and expansion of staff, Bridgeport Hospital, a community teaching hospital and trauma center, is looking to add new full-time attendings. We are finishing a $15 Million renovation to increase our capacity to 50 beds for our 70K patient annual census. When completed, later this year, we will have two ED radiology suites; an ED placed 64 slice CT scanner, separate Pediatric ED. Excellent specialty and subspecialty support with Yale New Haven associated residency programs. Protected time is available for clinical and academic teaching responsibilities for Yale New Haven Hospitals Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program. Bridgeport Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center, Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and maintains the only burn unit between New York City and Boston. As a hospital based salaried physician, in addition to a competitive salary based on experience plus RVU production incentive, the position includes 5 weeks vacation and CME time with a yearly stipend for CME, medical license fees or professional memberships. A full medical insurance package is offered cafeteria style to meet individual needs, including disability and life insurance. A 403B retirement program with a hospital match. Paid malpractice insurance through the hospital that requires no tail. Join our stable group of 14 Board Certified physicians and 8 full time physician assistants to increase our group to 16 and work 1596 hours per year (average shift = 9hrs.) in our newly renovated and expanded Emergency Department. We are currently utilizing template charts with an electronic version in the near future and all orders are CPOE. Live and work in a very attractive area that offers every type of community environment; rural, urban, suburban, or beach. The very best schools from grade school through University post graduate programs. 1 hour from the heart of Manhattan or 15 minutes from the downtown entertainment section of New Haven. Sailing and fishing in the Long Island Sound or 3 hours to the best skiing and hiking in New England.

Responsible for processing and patient care management of breast patients including in some patient and mainly outpatient arenas. The APRN works collaboratively with attending physicians, nurses, and utilizes a team approach in the care of the complex breast patient and the patient with breast cancer. The APRN may diagnose illness and physical condition and perform therapeutic and corrective measures within the Breast Care/Cancer specialty. Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by interview, health history, physical exam and diagnostic tests. Participates in department KROs and quality improvement initiatives. Carries out responsibilities with minimal need for supervision and guidance within the scope of practice.- At least one year experience in Nursing Education.- Demonstrated competence in nursing area of expertise (2-5 years)- Consultative relationships with the NM, NCM, PNIII and APN and physicians as appropriate- BS in nursing or related field- Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Connecticut- BLS Certification, ACLS Provider Certification- PALS Provider Certificate where appropriate

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement specific treatment programs for patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members. Requirements: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience. Current CT licensure in physical therapy or demonstrated eligibility. Graduate of accredited physical therapy program or equivalent and B.S. degree. Work days are Monday through Friday, one weekend per month as required and Holiday coverage possible.

BSN Required, MS in Psychiatry or Behavioral ScienceFantastic new opportunity for oversight of operations quality, safety and education with management responsibilities.Responsibility over Acute Adult Psych Unit, Geriatric Psych and our brand new Crisis Intervention Unit.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adult Cariothoacic Surgery program seeks PA for 4 Surgeons/4 PA Team. Surgical cases include CABG, off Pump, valve repair, & replacement, and oyortic aneurysm surgery.Pre op, Intra Op & Post Operative, patient management, as well as, 1st assisting, vein harvest, chest tube placement & removal, CVP & A Line placement & removal, enoscopic harves preferred.NCCPA & CT Licensure State Licensure required.

The Hospitalist program at Bridgeport Hospital requires a full-time APRN to join their existing group of eleven Internal Medicine physicians, one APRN, and one PA-C. The position would be for day or late evening shifts, 8 to 12-hours each, 40 hrs a week, availability of working every other weekend, (no nights or no on-call), with competitive pay, and CME allowance. The job would also include a full range of comprehensive benefits, including malpractice insurance, medical coverage, and retirement benefits. There is also time for weekly CME conferences.Duties would include initial admission evaluations, history and physicals, daily ward rounds, patient management, coordination of care, discharge planning and summaries. This position supports the extension of the Hospitalist services, working collaboratively with attending and other Hospitalist physicians.While 2-3 Years experience is preferred, new Grads will be accepted