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Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Physician Assistant - Neonatal ICU

Advanced Practice ProvidersUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNew Haven, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Clinical experience as an NP/PA in the specialty or service line is preferred but not required.
  • APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the affiliated medical staff of a YNHHS hospital and complete the medical staff credentialing process; evidence of current competence to practice must be provided, including appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during appointment.
  • For the PA profile, active PA certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, a Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, and ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile are required; a DEA license may be required.
  • For pediatric profiles, PALS and, when indicated for neonatal care, NRP certification are required.
  • Additional licensure, certifications, and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on the position and specialty area.
  • For the Nurse Practitioner profile, a Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, board specialty certification, and ACLS/BLS certification when indicated for the position profile are required; a DEA license may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient and family needs throughout the disease process as part of an interdisciplinary team, in inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, delivering patient care from diagnostic to prognostic matters in collaboration with supervising or collaborating physicians and in accordance with law, regulations, policies, protocols, and clinical pathways; autonomous team-based care may be provided.
  • Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, review and order diagnostic and therapeutic tests and radiologic results, and formulate and manage patient treatment plans.
  • Perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines and specialty scope or professional competency standards; in some specialties, autonomously manage certain patient populations.
  • Serve as first or second assistant on operative cases when within the role scope and educational prerequisites, using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
  • Perform other clinical duties in line with departmental and operational goals, professional training, practice guidelines, and responsibilities, including responding to emergencies within YNHHS parameters.
  • Educate patients and families about care and recommended or available resources, including admitting instructions, treatment plans, actual and potential treatment or medication side effects, and discharge plans in collaboration with the supervising or collaborating physician.
  • Provide psychosocial support to patients, family members, and significant others as part of a multidisciplinary team in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
  • Document appropriately in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements and protect information in all forms from unauthorized access, modification, destruction, or disclosure.
  • Maintain professional and ethical conduct, compassion, and commitment to patient care, and ensure compliance with patient-related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards, and recommendations.
  • Engage in projects that maintain and advance professional competency and serve as a clinical resource for new house staff; provide service-specific orientation relevant to clinical education.
  • Report safety events and near misses and maintain employee requirements established by hospital policy.
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other healthcare professionals and mentor pre-PA/NP candidates, as applicable.
  • Collaborate on research, quality assurance, and performance improvement projects, and assist in forming protocols for clinical practice or to advance educational and clinical expertise.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical working experience as an NP/PA in the specialty or service line is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New Haven, CT
Founded
1996

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