CVU APP Per Diem - 2034
About The Position
UConn Health Community Network Medical Group is seeking Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) for a per diem cardiovascular position at Waterbury Hospital. The role offers flexible day and nocturnist shifts, caring for patients with complex cardiac and cardiothoracic conditions in collaboration with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and a multidisciplinary team. The position provides exposure to advanced cardiac therapies and mechanical circulatory support, including IABP and Impella, and involves hands-on inpatient care, procedures, and care transitions. Waterbury Hospital is a 357-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center designation, serving more than 350,000 residents in the greater Waterbury region. The hospital employs over 2,000 staff members and works with nearly 700 providers. UConn Health is part of the University of Connecticut and provides patient care, research, and medical education. The organization describes its work as focused on clinical excellence, collaboration, community partnerships, and compassionate, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Manage cardiac and cardiothoracic inpatients, including patients with acute coronary syndromes and post-operative open-heart patients.
- Perform patient assessments and interpret diagnostic testing and hemodynamics.
- Assist with advanced procedures.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Support safe transitions of care.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
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