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Rheumatology Advanced Practice Fellowship -- Rheumatology APP Student Program (Per Diem)

Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: 17.00 - 21.00
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 0.0
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Varies
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Rheumatology Advance Practice Fellowship - Rheumatology APP Student Program
Per Diem
Danbury, CT
SUMMARY:
The Rheumatology Fellowship Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Program is a twelve month post graduate training program developed to prepare Advanced Practice Providers for a career in rheumatology. The program incorporates supervised clinical training (16-20 hours weekly) supported by didactic educational modules. Upon completion of this program attendees will have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage autoimmune, inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions. Candidates may also be eligible for employment in a Rheumatology Practice within the Nuvance Network. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 1. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. 
2. Completes assigned didactic materials as assigned. 
3. Participates in comprehensive patient assessment (with mentoring MD or APP). 
4. Formulates differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans based on patient assessments, laboratory testing and imaging. 
5. Assists in office procedures such as joint aspirations and injections. 
6. Participates in inpatient consults. 
7. Participates in Rheumatology meetings, quality initiatives, and clinical projects. 
8. Maintains clear, concise and accurate documentation. 
9. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values. 
10. Performs other duties as required. 
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program, Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Skills
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
Credentials
  • Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Family NP, Adult-Gerontology NP, or Acute Care NP)
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Unencumbered APRN license or PA license in the state of Connecticut
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Exempt: No
Per Diem Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly
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