Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Role

4 weeks ago


Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Hartford Healthcare (HHC) Full time

About the Role

Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN to join the busy and growing Department of Cardiac Surgery.

Under the direction of a cardiothoracic surgeon, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN will be responsible for performing a variety of duties, including first assisting cardiovascular surgical procedures, endoscopic vessel harvesting, preoperative history and physical examination, postoperative care in an outpatient clinical setting, and patient education.

The successful candidate will also support patient care from the point of admission to discharge in service, Step-Down, and ICU, managing multiple patients with varied critical illness, comprehensive physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic results, hemodynamic/ventilator management, and invasive procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • First assisting cardiovascular surgical procedures
  • Endoscopic vessel harvesting
  • Preoperative history and physical examination
  • Postoperative care in an outpatient clinical setting
  • Patient education
  • Supporting patient care from admission to discharge in service, Step-Down, and ICU

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN Master's program
  • Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN in the state of Connecticut
  • Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner APRN
  • 2+ years' experience in cardiovascular surgery and/or 2+ years' experience as a PA/APRN in critical care setting
  • First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred

About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is a non-profit, fully-integrated healthcare system providing patient care in the state of Connecticut. We offer a competitive benefits program, including a salary, matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans, generous Paid-Time Off, reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice, tuition reimbursement program, and access to our Office of Advanced Practice and Professional Leadership Development Institute.

Join Our Team

We are committed to continuous development through The Center for Education Stimulation & Innovation (CESI), our Provider Leadership Development Institute, and a robust on-demand learning platform. Established Mentorship and Orientation programs are specially designed for newly hired providers and providers new to practice.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless men, women, and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.



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