What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioners – General Surgery – Award Winning Hospital and Hospital Employed position at Health eCareers?
Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), which includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, is a highly regarded community hospital located in the heart of Manchester, Connecticut. We invite Nurse Practitioners (APRN) to apply for a full-time position in our general surgery practice, working alongside an exceptional general surgeon physician. As a valued member of ECHN's hospital-employed practice, you will provide comprehensive medical management for both outpatient with inpatient surgical time. Your responsibilities will include conducting evaluations, performing inpatient consultations, rounding on inpatients, managing pre- and post-operative care, assisting in surgeries including minor outpatient procedures, and participating in shared rotating call coverage. At Eastern Connecticut Health Network, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care focused on clinical excellence. At ECHN (Manchester Memorial Hospital), you will benefit from a commitment to top-quality care through evidence-based medicine, a strong multidisciplinary team approach, and a dedication to lifelong learning in an inspiring and rewarding work environment.
About Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a distinguished community healthcare system that includes two respected acute-care hospitals: Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospital. Together, they offer 249 beds and are supported by approximately 500 physicians and advanced practitioners. The network encompasses multiple primary care outpatient practice sites, expert physician specialists, comprehensive inpatient clinical services, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at both Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well at several of ECHN’s primary care practice sites. Talented family medicine physicians support the Family Medicine Residency Program. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has received accolades, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2022 to 2024, Treatment of Respiratory Failure 2023 - 2025, Treatment of Sepsis 2023 - 2025, and Total Hip Replacement 2025. Additionally, Manchester Memorial Hospital has been awarded a 3 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Both hospitals are recognized as Primary Stroke Centers, having earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The network offers robotic surgery, including the MAKO robotic-assisted knee-hip replacement system, and the Xi da Vinci Robot. ECHN’s has expanded its partnership with Jefferson Radiology, which has enhanced its diagnostic radiology services in collaboration with other esteemed programs.
Eastern Connecticut Health Network Outstanding Benefit Features
Eastern Connecticut boasts the natural beauty of the changing seasons, scenic rivers, and peaceful walking/hiking trails with breathtaking views. The area is populated by highly desirable, quaint family-oriented towns anchored by exemplary high-performance school systems, some of which are the best in New England sprinkled with National Blue Ribbon Awarded Schools. If you enjoy city life, nearby Hartford and New Haven provide theater, music, and fine dining. Moreover, the region’s ideal location is within driving distance of Boston; New York City; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod; and the nearby beautiful ocean shores of Connecticut. The scenic mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are popular for skiing in the winter and viewing the colorful foliage in the fall. Whether it is rural, suburban, or urban life you desire, you will find it here. Please feel free to email your CV to Mrinaldi@echn.org.
About Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is a distinguished community healthcare system that includes two respected acute-care hospitals: Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospital. Together, they offer 249 beds and are supported by approximately 500 physicians and advanced practitioners. The network encompasses multiple primary care outpatient practice sites, expert physician specialists, comprehensive inpatient clinical services, and a state-of-the-art cancer center. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has an academic affiliation with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Medical students in their third and fourth years receive clinical education at both Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, as well at several of ECHN’s primary care practice sites. Talented family medicine physicians support the Family Medicine Residency Program. Eastern Connecticut Health Network has received accolades, including the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2022 to 2024, Treatment of Respiratory Failure 2023 - 2025, Treatment of Sepsis 2023 - 2025, and Total Hip Replacement 2025. Additionally, Manchester Memorial Hospital has been awarded a 3 Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Both hospitals are recognized as Primary Stroke Centers, having earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The network offers robotic surgery, including the MAKO robotic-assisted knee-hip replacement system, and the Xi da Vinci Robot. ECHN’s has expanded its partnership with Jefferson Radiology, which has enhanced its diagnostic radiology services in collaboration with other esteemed programs.
Eastern Connecticut Health Network Outstanding Benefit Features
- Highly competitive salary with excellent sign-on
- Robust benefits options including 401k, dental, vision and life insurance
- Exceptional paid time and sick time
- Generous comprehensive CME allowance (CME time and CME professional allowance) reflects institutional commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
- Employer paid malpractice coverage
- Seamless onboarding program with expert clinical operations in a provider centric and supportive system
- Free and easy access to on-site parking
- On-site laboratory and X-Ray services
- Graduate with an advanced degree by an accredited Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) program with preference with 1 or more years of general surgery experience or extensive training experience
- Connecticut license, Federal DEA, and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) or soon eligible
Eastern Connecticut boasts the natural beauty of the changing seasons, scenic rivers, and peaceful walking/hiking trails with breathtaking views. The area is populated by highly desirable, quaint family-oriented towns anchored by exemplary high-performance school systems, some of which are the best in New England sprinkled with National Blue Ribbon Awarded Schools. If you enjoy city life, nearby Hartford and New Haven provide theater, music, and fine dining. Moreover, the region’s ideal location is within driving distance of Boston; New York City; Newport, Rhode Island; Cape Cod; and the nearby beautiful ocean shores of Connecticut. The scenic mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire are popular for skiing in the winter and viewing the colorful foliage in the fall. Whether it is rural, suburban, or urban life you desire, you will find it here. Please feel free to email your CV to Mrinaldi@echn.org.
