Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Schedule: 40 hours/week | Monday – Friday | 1st Shift

Location: Somers, CT

Position Overview

Within a state agency health care delivery system, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) independently assesses, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals’ health care needs. This role provides advanced clinical care, medication management, and consultation services while supporting quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This position requires a high level of clinical autonomy and prescriptive authority.

Supervision

Supervision Received:

• Works under limited supervision of a physician, administrator, or higher-level professional

Supervision Exercised:

• Provides clinical leadership and supervision to members of the health care team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advanced nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and health maintenance
• Order, analyze, and interpret diagnostic studies
• Prescribe medications and adjust treatment plans based on patient response
• Lead cardiac arrest codes and document medical and/or psychiatric care
• Deliver care for acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions
• Provide individual psychotherapy as appropriate
• Educate individuals and families on diagnoses and treatment plans
• Assess effectiveness of medical and psychiatric services
• Consult with clinical staff on assessments and treatment strategies
• Assist in determining the need for contracted health services
• Guide health record documentation practices
• Serve as liaison between the agency and community healthcare providers
• Prepare reports related to health services, investigations, and outcomes
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and clinical committees
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation teams
• Provide staff training and professional development as needed
• Conduct home safety assessments when required
• Participate in abuse or neglect investigations and provide court testimony as needed
• Oversee agency clinic services when assigned
• Perform related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Advanced nursing principles and treatment modalities
• Psychiatric nursing practices and community-based treatment programs
• Pharmacology related to advanced nursing practice
• Substance abuse issues and their impact on health
• State, federal, and local healthcare laws and regulations

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and evaluation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe appropriate treatments
• Proficiency with clinical systems and computer applications
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health

Special Requirements

• Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Eligibility to participate in federal healthcare programs (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f))
• Maintenance of all required professional licenses and certifications
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel may be required

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