Cardiology NP / PA Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

6d•$75•Onsite

About The Position

Norwalk Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a PRN Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Norwalk, Connecticut. The NP or PA in Cardiology provides coverage for stress testing (Regular and Nuclear), noninvasive Cardiology testing and cross covers TEE and cardioversions. The NP or PA supports patient care by performing/supporting inpatient and outpatient consults. The NP or PA works with the CHF Readmission Team on improvement projects. The practice has three cardiologists and two advanced practitioners and is located in suburban Fairfield County about one hour outside of New York City. Norwalk Hospital has 366 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 50,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, it is associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. The Medical Group employs 1000+ physicians advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York. The Heart and Vascular Institute is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. Norwalk Hospital is ideally situated in Fairfield County, Connecticut, along the Long Island Sound, offering cultural diversity and venues for 4 season outdoor and indoor recreation, with excellent public and private schools and universities. New York City is easily accessible. Norwalk Hospital has been a proud part of this community since 1892 and is a member of Nuvance Health, a network serving 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut, including more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals, a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

Requirements

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
At least one year of advanced practice experience in Cardiology or Medicine and/or a solid history of nursing experience in Cardiology or Medicine settings
Excellent communication, clinical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well both with a large multidisciplinary team as well as independently
State of Connecticut Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration
Federal DEA

Responsibilities

Provides coverage for stress testing (Regular and Nuclear)
Provides coverage for noninvasive Cardiology testing
Cross covers TEE and cardioversions
Supports patient care by performing/supporting inpatient and outpatient consults
Works with the CHF Readmission Team on improvement projects