Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Job DetailsJob Location: CARS Middlebury - Middlebury, CT 06762Center for Advanced Reproductive Services Primary Location: Middlebury At the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, the Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner will independently perform a full range of tasks in the delivery of direct clinical care services for infertility patients. DUTIES Evaluates and assesses patient illnesses/injuries Performs physical and specialized examinations Takes medical histories Develops plans of care Intervenes in crisis situations; handles issues within scope of practice and escalates as appropriate Orders medications Orders diagnostic tests and evaluates results Performs routine and diagnostic fertility testing; evaluates and reports results Independently sees patients Provides routine ObGyn and/or infertility care Assumes responsibility for patient follow‑up, coordination, and referrals Maintains patient medical records May develop policies/procedures and participate in system improvements May participate in clinical research Provides patient counseling and education Participates in medical student and health professional teaching Acts as a clinical consultant to peers and healthcare professionals Performs related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology Knowledge of ObGyn disciplines and fertility states Knowledge of medications, interactions, and reactions Physical assessment skills Counseling and teaching skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication Skill in performing OB/GYN invasive procedures (sono‑hystograms, intra‑uterine inseminations) Ability to perform transvaginal and low‑risk obstetrical ultrasounds Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams (MDs, RNs, MAs, etc.) Ability to work independently Ability to work under pressure Ability to formulate and execute plans of care Strong clinical decision‑making ability EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING General Experience: Current CT-licensed APRN Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Working Conditions: May be exposed to communicable and infectious diseases Requirement: Valid license to practice in the State of Connecticut Maintains certification as an advanced practice nurse SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum 1 year APRN ambulatory ObGyn and/or infertility experience May substitute 3 full‑time years of relevant clinical reproductive endocrinology nursing for 1 year of APRN experience SCHEDULE (Variable) This is a full‑time salaried position, generally: Monday–Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Rotational weekends and holidays Although assigned to a home practice location, candidates must be able to travel to Branford and Farmington locations as needed and as clinical and growth demands require.