Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care Services - New Grads Welcome

Company: The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Location: Windsor
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Shift Detail: All shifts, rotating days/nights/weekends, 13 hour shifts 06:30 AM - 07:30 PM, 06:30 PM - 07:30 AM Advanced Practitioner Benefits: - Market-leading compensation and benefits and generous paid time off - Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues - Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships - Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renter’s insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, low-interest loans, pet insurance and more! - Employee discount programs and colleague assistance offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues - Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefit for children, adults and even pets! Position Details: The Central Region of Hartford Healthcare is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their critical care team! This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work across both campuses at both MidState Medical Center and The Hospital of Central Connecticut critical care services. As an APP, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and specialized care to a diverse, critically ill patient population of complex medical and surgical patients. Duties include admissions, discharges, rounding, and procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes. We provide a robust and comprehensive orientation and supervision for procedures, making this an excellent opportunity for new graduates looking for one-on-one mentorship. Role: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06052 Setting: Inpatient, critical care Schedule: Full-time, day/night rotating schedule. Call schedule: No call Hartford HealthCare supports Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in practice: · Dedicated support and voice for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants through the Office of Advanced Practice directed by Sarah Clark, MBA, MHS, PA-C, BSN, RN, System Director of Advanced Practice · Hartford HealthCare is one of the largest, non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare systems providing patient care in the state, allowing our providers to care for their patients no matter where they reside in Connecticut · With tools like EPIC, Hartford HealthCare’s state of the art clinical and informatics technology promotes improved patient outcomes, streamlined continuity of care and superior provider satisfaction About Hartford HealthCare: · Honored as a “Best Organizations for Leadership Development” by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) · Prestigiously named one of the “Best Hospitals to Work for in Connecticut” by the Becker's Hospital Review · Committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute and a robust on demand learning platform including CME, special courses, learning series and tools and resources · Established Mentorship and Orientation programs specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners Role Scope: Under established guidelines and in collaboration and/or supervision with the practice physician(s), Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners perform routine physical examinations, and formulate medical, educational, and psychosocial plans to treat patients. In consultation with the physician(s) and care team members, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners develop plans for further evaluation of health needs, e.g., referral to other health team members or specialists. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners provide appropriate treatment for problems within the scope of the provider’s practice as designated by protocols and identifies problems outside of their scope of practice and refers appropriately to physician. Qualifications - Requirements: - Licensure: Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible) - Training: Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Experience: New graduates welcome to apply! - Preferred Experience: 1 years in a critical care setting Interested candidates please contact Jennifer Straka, Advanced Practice Recruiter at Jennifer.Straka@hhchealth.org

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