Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEThe APRN is responsible for providing primary care services including assessing diagnosing prescribing treating and educating patients Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care May share in the supervision of RNs LPNs andor medical assistants depending on departmental organization ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patientfamily interviews and chart reviews assessing presenting illness risk factors and family history psychosocial situation and cultural factors and performing appropriate physical examination Ordersperforms appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests Seeks other information as needed including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for evaluation of illness Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan including identification of any health risks Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribingdispensing medications andor injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws Handles minor lacerations Instructs patientfamily regarding medications and treatments Educates patients regarding health promotionillness prevention Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patientfamily needs Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results diagnosis medications and treatment in writtencomputerized mannerParticipates in peer reviews chart reviews staff education clinical guideline development and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards regulations policies and procedures Acts as consultantcollaborator to clinical team on area of specialty Complies with patient confidentiality requirements Promotes patient advocacy Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patient Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient callse mails JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTESKnowledgeKnowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology pathophysiology pharmacology and therapeutics basic nutrition behavioral factors psychosocialfamily systems diagnostic testing interpretation of results and clinical decision making alternative treatment modalitiesKnowledge of professional nursing theory practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing careKnowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient careKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establishmaintain a safe work environmentKnowledge of health promotion health risk identification and patient education principles and techniquesKnowledge of community professional and educational resourcesSkillsSkill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories providing presentations consultations facilitation and documentation eg writing medical orders patient education materials and medical record updates May require skill in using computerized health information management systemsSkill in case management time management problem solving crisis intervention multitasking and other organizational mattersSkill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory proceduresAbilitiesAbility to analyze complex data and draw conclusionsAbility to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to establishmaintain effective working relationships with patients clinical staff and the publicWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEThe APRN is responsible for providing primary care services including assessing diagnosing prescribing treating and educating patients Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care May share in the supervision of RNs LPNs andor medical assistants depending on departmental organization ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patientfamily interviews and chart reviews assessing presenting illness risk factors and family history psychosocial situation and cultural factors and performing appropriate physical examination Ordersperforms appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests Seeks other information as needed including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for evaluation of illness Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan including identification of any health risks Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribingdispensing medications andor injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws Handles minor lacerations Instructs patientfamily regarding medications and treatments Educates patients regarding health promotionillness prevention Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patientfamily needs Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results diagnosis medications and treatment in writtencomputerized mannerParticipates in peer reviews chart reviews staff education clinical guideline development and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards regulations policies and procedures Acts as consultantcollaborator to clinical team on area of specialty Complies with patient confidentiality requirements Promotes patient advocacy Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long term medical needs of patient Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient callse mails JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTESKnowledgeKnowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology pathophysiology pharmacology and therapeutics basic nutrition behavioral factors psychosocialfamily systems diagnostic testing interpretation of results and clinical decision making alternative treatment modalitiesKnowledge of professional nursing theory practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing careKnowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient careKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establishmaintain a safe work environmentKnowledge of health promotion health risk identification and patient education principles and techniquesKnowledge of community professional and educational resourcesSkillsSkill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories providing presentations consultations facilitation and documentation eg writing medical orders patient education materials and medical record updates May require skill in using computerized health information management systemsSkill in case management time management problem solving crisis intervention multitasking and other organizational mattersSkill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory proceduresAbilitiesAbility to analyze complex data and draw conclusionsAbility to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to establishmaintain effective working relationships with patients clinical staff and the publicEDUCATIONBSN requires MSN preferred Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner general or specialized from an approved nurse practitioner program Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority Current CPR certificationEXPERIENCE Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience Current state registered nurse license We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEDUCATIONBSN requires MSN preferred Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner general or specialized from an approved nurse practitioner program Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority Current CPR certificationEXPERIENCE Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience Current state registered nurse license We take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment