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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP, APRN) – Department of Pediatrics
This organization participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP, APRN) with 10+ years of post-graduate clinical experience—preferably in a primary care setting—to join the Department of Pediatrics. The selected practitioner will provide comprehensive, high-quality patient care to children and adolescents, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to established standards of practice. The role includes working in close collaboration with department physicians and participating in departmental quality improvement and peer review activities.
This community health center serves Hartford and Windsor residents, offering a full spectrum of services including primary care, behavioral health, dental care, a full-service pharmacy, and more. The mission is to provide patients with a true medical home—a place where all their needs are met, where they are known by name, and where care is provided with dignity, compassion, and excellence.
Key Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completion of an approved nurse practitioner program, specializing in pediatrics (or a Family Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of pediatric experience)
- Valid State of Connecticut licensure
- DEA and Connecticut controlled substance registration (or eligibility to obtain)
- Strong knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with a proven record of providing high-quality, comprehensive clinical care
- Ability to deliver culturally competent care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative environment
- Experience taking medical histories, assessing conditions, and interpreting findings
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with a track record of effective patient and peer engagement
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation
- Ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with organizational quality measures
- Comfort with electronic health record and clinical information systems
- Capacity to coordinate patient care with team members, other departments, and community agencies/providers as needed
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Benefits Include:
- NHSC Loan Repayment Program eligibility
- Productivity bonus opportunities
- Paid malpractice insurance and CME
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Generous paid time off and 9 paid holidays
- Competitive pay
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Worker’s compensation coverage
- Various leave programs (bereavement, military, maternity, and more)