Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare’s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Department of Cardiac Surgery, a prestigious 15-star Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) program. Based at Hartford Hospital, one of the largest surgical centers in the Northeast, this award-winning program is celebrated for its excellence in cardiac surgery, innovative care, and superior patient outcomes. This role offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment, where APPs are empowered to deliver outstanding care and grow professionally as part of a world-class cardiac surgery program.

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN), preferably with 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managed preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, etc.
• Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), mechanical circulatory support, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and closely monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of teamwork and concise communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support seamless transitions of care between the ICU, step-down, and floor settings.
• Provide patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and recovery journey.

Benefits

• Market-leading compensation, premium shift differentials, benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues.
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships.
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more.
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work-life issues.
• Family care benefits through Care.com including emergency back-up care benefits for children, adults and even pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed