Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) – Surgical Specialties Night Coverage
Yale New Haven Health
Connecticut
Position Summary
Yale New Haven Health is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide overnight inpatient coverage for Surgical Specialties, including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, and related consult services .
This position is focused on acute floor-based patient care , providing clinical evaluation, cross-coverage, and timely management of patient needs during overnight hours. The APP will work collaboratively with attending physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient care and continuity throughout the night.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or highly motivated APP seeking autonomy, clinical variety, and the opportunity to practice within one of the region's premier academic health systems.
Coverage Scope
The APP will provide overnight coverage for:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
- Surgical consult services, as assigned
- Inpatient floor patients only
No ICU coverage is required.
Schedule
- Overnight shifts (typically 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM; hours may vary by department)
- Rotating weekends and holidays as required
- Full-time night coverage position
Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?
Excellent Work Environment
Flexible schedules help support work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts extend beyond the walls of our hospitals to improve the health of the communities we serve.
Career Advancement
Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems.
Competitive Compensation Package
Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward your expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Relocation Assistance
We recognize how important a smooth transition can be and offer relocation assistance to help support your move.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pension plan
- Tax-sheltered annuity plan with employer contributions
- Roth retirement contribution options
- Generous paid time off
- CME and professional development support
- Employee wellness programs and support services
Employment Perks
As part of Yale New Haven Health, you will join a nationally recognized healthcare system that includes:
- Yale New Haven Hospital
- Bridgeport Hospital
- Greenwich Hospital
- Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
- Westerly Hospital
- Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multispecialty organization with more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers
Connecticut offers vibrant communities, coastal living, outstanding schools, diverse cultural attractions, and easy access to New York City and Boston.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive overnight cross-coverage for surgical patients on inpatient floors
- Perform focused assessments, develop care plans, and implement appropriate interventions
- Respond to acute clinical changes, pages, and nursing concerns in a timely manner
- Manage post-operative patients, including monitoring recovery, pain control, and complications
- Evaluate new consults as assigned by supervising surgical teams
Procedures (As Credentialed and Applicable)
- Wound assessment and bedside management
- Removal and management of drains, lines, staples, and sutures
- Assist with minor bedside procedures as required
Care Coordination
- Communicate effectively with attending surgeons, residents (if applicable), and day teams
- Provide clear and concise handoff communication to incoming day team providers
- Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated patient care
Documentation
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Document cross-cover events, consult notes, progress notes, and clinical decision-making
- Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and billing requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
- Active state licensure as an NP or PA, or eligibility to obtain licensure in Connecticut
- Certification by the appropriate national board (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Minimum of one year of inpatient or surgical experience preferred
Preferred
- Experience in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, or Surgical Hospital Medicine
- Strong clinical decision-making and patient triage skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced overnight environment
- Experience managing complex hospitalized patients
Key Competencies
- Excellent clinical judgment and prioritization skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to manage multiple patients and urgent situations simultaneously
- Comfort with autonomous practice while collaborating with physician teams as needed
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Inpatient hospital setting
- Frequent walking between patient care units
- Fast-paced overnight coverage with variable patient acuity
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
Reporting Structure
- Reports To: APP Manager and/or Clinical Manager
- Clinical Supervision: Attending surgeons from Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, and consulting surgical services
Additional Notes
- This is a non-ICU position , focused exclusively on inpatient floor-level care
- The APP serves as a key overnight resource for nursing staff and consulting teams
- Opportunity to develop advanced expertise in surgical cross-coverage and acute inpatient management
- Collaborative academic environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth
Learn More
For additional information, please contact:
Nathalie Martinez
In-House Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Recruiter
? Nathalie.Martinez@YNHH.org
Websites:
www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers
www.ynhhs.org
Yale New Haven Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.