Hospitalist - Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Permanent Night

Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Shift Detail: Mon-Sun 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. St. Vincent’s Medical Center has been named Best Hospital in Fairfield County and in all of Western Connecticut for 2013 - 2014 by US News & World Report. We are the primary teaching hospital for the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. The Hospital Medicine Department at St. Vincent’s Medical Center is dedicated to caring for acutely ill, hospitalized patients. Advanced Practitioner Night Hospitalist Role Scope - The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is responsible for inpatient clinical management of patients, assuring timely communication, deep collaboration, and comprehensive care to ensure patient medical needs are met. Responsibilities include: ? Respond to calls from floor RNs on patient care needs ? Evaluate and manage a diverse caseload of medical inpatients, including responding to overnight changes in patient status. ? Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on newly admitted patients both from the emergency department and direct transfers from outside facilities. ? Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in coordination with attending physicians. ? Respond promptly to urgent/emergent calls and rapid response activations. ? Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform bedside procedures within scope of practice. ? Communicate effectively with nursing staff, consulting services, and other interdisciplinary team members. Document patient encounters clearly and thoroughly in the electronic medical record. ? Contribute to the delivery of positive outcomes by implementing quality initiatives that address and improve patient safety as well as enhance patient/family experience ? Closed ICU with 24 hour intensivist coverage Schedule – Permanent Night (5pm-5am) Advanced Practitioners Enjoy At Hartford HealthCare new graduates and experienced practitioners are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed on the job. Our benefits include: A cohesive, well tenured team that will provide a thorough orientation Supportive attending physicians The opportunity to practice with higher acuity patients, if desired Competitive compensation Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans Generous Paid-Time Off Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice Qualifications Advanced Practitioner Qualifications ? Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Master’s program preferred ? Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut ? Certification, or eligible to be certified, as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ? Acute Care Board Certification required for Nurse Practitioners ? Hospitalist experience highly preferred 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.

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