Heart Rhythm Hartford - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant
About The Position
We're seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Electrophysiology (EP) Device Clinic team. In this role, you'll provide specialized care to patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders. Working closely with electrophysiologists, device nurses, and the broader cardiovascular team, you'll help ensure exceptional patient outcomes through device management, outpatient follow-up care, remote monitoring oversight, and patient education. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, located at the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute in an outpatient Electrophysiology / Cardiac Device Clinic setting.
Requirements
- Unrestricted State of Connecticut Medical License (or eligible)
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
- Current national board certification appropriate to specialty
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS certification required or obtained within the organizationally specified timeframe
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac device management, critical care, emergency medicine, or procedural-based care preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- New graduates with a strong cardiology interest are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Manage patients with pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders
- Perform and interpret device interrogations, diagnostics, and programming adjustments
- Oversee remote device monitoring and assist nursing staff with complex device management
- Evaluate and manage antiarrhythmic medication patients in the outpatient setting
- Conduct post-hospital follow-up visits, pre-device implant evaluations, and post-ablation follow-ups
- Provide patient education regarding device function, incision care, remote monitoring, and ICD shock protocols
- Collaborate with electrophysiologists to optimize device performance and patient outcomes
- Assist with device management in special situations including MRI studies, surgical procedures, and hospitalized patients
- Travel between clinic locations as needed to support device clinic services
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous PTO
- CME support
- Matching 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Generous paid time off
- CME reimbursement
- Professional society membership reimbursement
- Licensure and malpractice coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
