CVU APP Day - 2041

Waterbury Hospital•Waterbury, CT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

UConn Health Waterbury Hospital is seeking an experienced APRN/NP or Physician Assistant to join its Cardiovascular Unit in Waterbury, Connecticut. The role provides care for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with attending supervision. The position is full-time and primarily day-based, with occasional nocturnist shifts. The clinician will manage inpatients across cardiac and cardiothoracic services, including patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, post-operative open-heart procedures, and advanced mechanical circulatory support needs. The role includes comprehensive assessment, diagnostic testing, hemodynamic interpretation, participation in advanced procedures, pre- and post-operative management, and support for transitions of care. The position also involves educating patients, families, and staff and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the broader interprofessional care team. UConn Health Community Network Medical Group brings together physicians and advanced practice providers across specialties to provide patient-centered care. Waterbury Hospital is a 357-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center designation. UConn Health is part of the University of Connecticut and provides patient care, research, and medical education. A sign-on bonus is available; competitive compensation is mentioned but no salary amount is specified.

Requirements

Current Connecticut APRN or PA license.
DEA and controlled substance registration.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of APP experience preferred.
Cardiovascular or cardiothoracic experience strongly preferred.
First-assist experience or capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage inpatients on cardiac and cardiothoracic services under attending supervision.
Care for patients with myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, and post-operative open-heart procedures.
Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including IABP and Impella.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and order and interpret diagnostic testing.
Assess and interpret hemodynamics and participate in advanced procedures.
Provide pre- and post-operative management.
Support safe transitions of care across the healthcare continuum.
Educate patients, families, and staff.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interprofessional care team.