YCCI Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant

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Overview

1. Examines patients to collect information about their physical condition and establishes a clinical diagnosis.
2. Conducts physicals, provides treatment, formulates a health care plan and counsels patients on various health practices.
3. Encourages compliance with treatments plan through education, assessment of patient understanding and regular patient monitoring.
4. Provides reasonable and prudent medical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine.
5. Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
6. Provides preventive health practices to patients to maintain and improve health and prevent illness.
7. Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies.
8. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
9. Prescribes therapy or medication as necessary.
10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

and Abilities Master’s Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education. Required License(s) or Certification(s) CT APRN license (or eligible) with ANA certification OR CT PA license (or eligible).

Prescriptive privileges (or eligible) in the State of Connecticut, federal DEA license and CT DCP license for prescription of controlled substances. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasional slight lifting. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds when transferring a patient from chair or wheelchair to exam table and turning patients for examination.

Proper body mechanics must be used when maneuvering patients.

Preferred Skills

and Abilities

1. Current licensure and prescriptive privileges in Connecticut. Demonstrated experience in diabetes management or other related specialties. Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring.
2. Master's Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program. Significant research experience with human subjects and the ability to perform study-related procedures.
3. Clinical and research experience in specialized areas such as Movement Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Addiction Medicine, or Pediatrics. Familiarity with specific disease pathology, treatment options, and evaluation methods.
4. Experience performing medical evaluations (physical and neurological examinations) and working with elderly patients, especially those with dementia. Knowledge and experience with managing clinical trials.
5. Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between clinical sites if necessary. Ability to prescribe buprenorphine and antiretroviral treatments for HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Principal Responsibilities
6. Examines patients to collect information about their physical condition and establishes a clinical diagnosis.
7. Conducts physicals, provides treatment, formulates a health care plan and counsels patients on various health practices.
8. Encourages compliance with treatments plan through education, assessment of patient understanding and regular patient monitoring.
9. Provides reasonable and prudent medical care, practices appropriate management, and uses sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidenced based medicine.
10. Obtains, compiles, and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
11. Provides preventive health practices to patients to maintain and improve health and prevent illness.
12. Coordinates patient care including ordering of laboratory tests and radiographic studies.
13. Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
14. Prescribes therapy or medication as necessary.
15. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree from an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from a Physician Assistant (PA) Training Program accredited by the American Medical Association Council on Medical Education. Required License(s) or Certification(s) CT APRN license (or eligible) with ANA certification OR CT PA license (or eligible). Prescriptive privileges (or eligible) in the State of Connecticut, federal DEA license and CT DCP license for prescription of controlled substances. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasional slight lifting. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds when transferring a patient from chair or wheelchair to exam table and turning patients for examination. Proper body mechanics must be used when maneuvering patients. Job Posting Date 09/28/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Clinical & Research Compensation Grade Profile Nurse Practitioner (26) Salary Range $92,000.00 - $146,750.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term) Work Model On-site Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. Health Requirements Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. Posting Disclaimer Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.